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2020 saw the most fatal car accidents that the United States has experienced since 2007. It was a stunning rise of 7.2%. That may not sound like much, but it runs out to nearly 39,000 traffic deaths during the year. The U.S. has seen higher totals, especially in the...

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...

We’ve previously discussed the fact that merely having a firearm in your possession without the proper authorization can lead to criminal charges, so it’s probably no surprise that the unlawful discharge of a firearm can also be a serious offense. What is the...

The U.S. The Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, but Illinois law imposes some strict requirements on gun owners. Run afoul of them, and you may find yourself facing serious charges, including the unlawful use of a weapon, or UUW. What is a UUW offense?...

There are many times when people are falsely accused of DUIs. Driving under the influence is serious, and most people know that. Unfortunately, there are times when medications, exhaustion and other factors add up and make them appear to be driving recklessly. An...