Month: March 2021

Closely related to the charge of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide is another serious charge you can face after the accidental, unlawful death of another person. What’s the main difference? Involuntary manslaughter can happen in many different ways, while...

Accidents happen. When accidents turn deadly, they’re often the result of ordinary mistakes or negligence. As such, there are no criminal charges involved, although the victim’s survivors are permitted to take action in civil court through lawsuits. When someone’s...

We’ve talked pretty extensively about assault, which is a charge you can face for merely threatening someone with physical harm. When a threat turns into actual physical contact with another person, however, that’s no longer assault. Instead, you may be charged with...

We’ve talked before about the way that “simple” assault charges are applied under Illinois law. Now, let’s talk about what it means when the prosecution ups the ante and charges someone with aggravated assault. What is aggravated assault? Putting someone in fear of...

When tensions are running high, a minor dispute with a friend, relative, neighbor or even a stranger can suddenly turn ugly. The next thing you know, you may be facing assault charges. What is simple assault? Even though people often use the terms “assault and...

Having a weapon in your possession without the proper authorization and paperwork is treated as a serious criminal offense in Illinois. Naturally, discharging a firearm into a crowd, building or vehicle can also get you into serious trouble. But that’s not the only...