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...
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Violent crimes in Illinois, Part 4: Involuntary manslaughter
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Violent crimes in Illinois, Part 3: Battery
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Violent crimes in Illinois, Part 2: Aggravated Assault
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Violent crimes in Illinois, Part 1: Simple Assault
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Gun charges in Illinois Part 3: Reckless Discharge of a weapon
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Gun charges in Illinois Part 2: Aggravated Discharge of a Weapon
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
Gun charges in Illinois: Unlawful use of a weapon
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
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?...
Defend yourself against unfair DUI charges
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
Your Miranda Rights probably aren’t what you think they are
On behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The odds are high that you already have some idea of your Miranda Rights. The prevalence of crime dramas on television have made the words, “You have the right to remain silent…” very familiar to most people. However, you probably don’t really understand when you’re...