An Illinois man currently faces a drunk driving charge after police said he consumed alcohol and then drove while his children were in the back seat of his car. The incident occurred early in the morning on a recent Sunday. The 32-year-old man is facing charges for DUI (two counts) and endangering the life of a child (two counts). According to authorities, a police officer sawContinue reading
Month: December 2017
Month: December 2017
Your child’s rights as a juvenile in a criminal court
Facing a criminal charge as a juvenile is often extremely scary. If might even be more so for you, as a parent. In general, the criminal justice system in Illinois, like with most other states, can seem complex and hard to understand. The same is true for the juvenile justice system. If your child has a charge for criminal conduct, such as drug possession, youContinue reading
6 in Illinois face drug charges following investigations
Six individuals were recently taken into custody in Illinois for committing drug crimes. Specifically, they reportedly sold drugs in an Illinois county area. The multiple drug charges came after lengthy drug investigations involving several police departments. The officials involved in the investigations included several county sheriff’s departments and offices, a city police department, university police and state police. Their arrests of the six individuals took place onContinue reading
Illinois passes law to combat fraudulent opioid prescriptions
Like much of the United States, Illinois is currently fighting a massive battle against the over-prescription and abuse of opioids. In an attempt to combat the state’s opioid crisis, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new piece of legislation last Wednesday that would target fraudulent drug prescriptions. The law would require licensed prescribers to check a database to see whether patients have already been prescribed certainContinue reading
When you are targeted with eBay fraud charges
Internet auction house eBay has revolutionized commerce. But along with that revolution has come an enormous volume of fraudulent transactions. Law enforcement has been eager to press charges against apparent schemes. Sometimes, they have pressed charges wrongfully. Accusations abound Both sellers and buyers have been charged with online fraud. Charges against sellers include: Selling counterfeit merchandise. That American Girl doll may be a cheap knockoff. SellingContinue reading
Woman arrested for DUI after allegedly drinking vodka
A woman was recently taken into custody in Illinois for drunk driving. The DUI arrest took place after police said she told them she began drinking directly from a vodka bottle prior to crossing the state line. Police said they first noticed her car speeding at about 3:40 a.m. on a Sunday and thus executed a traffic stop. According to authorities, the 27-year-old woman whoContinue reading
Man faces drug charges following others’ overdoses
A man in Illinois was recently arrested after police said he possessed drugs and was connected to life-threatening overdoses. The man’s arrest stemmed from an investigation involving a drug task force and police. Reportedly, the man facing drug charges is 38 years old. The arrest occurred shortly before noon on a Wednesday morning. According to police, the man was selling hydrocodone pills and crack cocaine. Police said theContinue reading
Domestic violence charges may involve many forms of this crime
Being accused of being abusive toward a domestic partner can be disheartening, as it can ruin an individual’s reputation and even his or her future. Fortunately, those who are accused of domestic violence in Illinois are not immediately guilty according to the law. Instead, they have the right to aggressively fight their charges. Domestic violence exists in a variety of forms. Physical abuse often comes to mindContinue reading