The Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group recently carried out a series of raids at several locations in central Illinois. Authorities believe that the designer drug MDMA has been making a comeback, and that belief was bolstered when sizeable quantities of the drug were seized last week. Also found were significant quantities of marijuana and cocaine, along with more than $13,000 in cash. In the course of these investigations,Continue reading
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Man attacked by armed assailants outside Chicago
Weapons crimes can bear repercussions up to and including extended prison time. If the charges involve a felony count, a convicted person can face consequences that will last even after they are released from prison. These can affect opportunities for work and housing, as well as other aspects of life like financial credit. A strong criminal defense and understanding the applicable laws is important when facing seriousContinue reading
MADD praises Illinois’ efforts to prevent drunk driving
Many Chicago residents are aware that Illinois has cracked down more and more on drunk driving in recent years. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently decided to give our state five stars for taking significant measures to prevent drunk driving car accidents. This is the group’s highest rating. This very high praise from MADD should be a reminder to Chicago area residents that lawmakers andContinue reading
Illinois teen accused of stabbing, murdering younger sister
In a case that has shocked residents of Mundelein in Lake County, a 14-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old half sister by stabbing her 40 times with a kitchen knife. Unlike other Chicago-area communities, in Mundelein, weapons crimes are rare occurrences. According to authorities, the teen has confessed that she inflicted the stab wounds repeatedly because she felt unappreciated for cooking mealsContinue reading
Chicago drug bust: police seize brownies, chocolate and mushrooms
Chicago police arrested a man in his twenties in Humboldt Park recently after they found treats such as brownies, cookies, suckers and chocolates in his home. The confectionery contained THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. Police also seized 5 kg of marijuana, some hallucinogenic mushrooms and a small amount of Ecstasy. The drugs are worth nearly $180,000. The man is suspected of havingContinue reading
Illinois law reform raises cutoff for felony prosecution
Historically, 17-year-old teens in Illinois who were charged with crimes were locked up in adult jails while awaiting prosecution. While still not old enough legally to smoke or drink, these teens were forced to miss weeks of high school because they were locked up or attending their own criminal trials, usually because of non-violent crimes such as stealing and drug trafficking. However, the face of criminalContinue reading
Facing DUI charges after the holidays? Know your rights
Even when you know you shouldn’t get behind the wheel, it can be easy to give in to the temptation to drive while intoxicated. Maybe home is only a few blocks away, or you tell yourself you will have no trouble operating a vehicle. However, police throughout the state of Illinois were on the lookout for anyone who was driving under the influence this holidayContinue reading
Illinois man charged with possession, distribution of child porn
Being charged with any sexual misconduct crime in Illinois can carry huge penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. However, the most frustrating thing is that it can bring about damage to your reputation and personal and professional life. You might even find yourself on the sex offender registry, placing a stigma on you that will not easily go away. This will jeopardize not just yourContinue reading
Illinois man sentenced to life for drug crimes pardoned by Obama
When a person is found guilty of charges filed against him or her, the punishment should fit the crime. Just like you might expect someone convicted of murder to face a longer jail sentence, you would expect someone who fails to pay a parking ticket to face no more than a small fine. Unfortunately, things don’t always happen that way. Nearly 20 years ago, aContinue reading
Fatal accident leaves Wheaton man facing felony DUI charges
Think about all of the close calls you have had while driving. Maybe you couldn’t see very far down a cross-road as you pulled out of a driveway, hoping no one was coming. Or maybe you had to slam on your brakes suddenly when the car in front of you made a quick turn without signaling. We have all been in these situations. While someContinue reading