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Prostitution in Illinois

Prostitution and any acts related to prostitution are crimes under the Illinois code. Some prostitution-related crimes even require registration as a sex offender. If you are charged with a prostitution related crime in Illinois, consult an experienced attorney for guidance. What is Prostitution? In Illinois, performing, agreeing to perform, or…

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Chicago Man Charged with Homicide after Woman’s Fetus Dies in Car Crash

A Chicago man is being held on $2 million bond and is being charged with reckless homicide of an unborn child, among other charges. Bail was set at $2 million Saturday for a man accused of causing a Northwest Side crash that seriously injured a pregnant woman and killed her…

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Expungement of Sex Offenses in Illinois

Many people who have been convicted of a sex crime in Illinois wonder whether the offense can be expunged. There are limited circumstances in which this is possible, but it can occasionally be done. As each situation is different, it is important to consult an experienced attorney for guidance in…

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Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation

Given the aging population and the struggles people face in today’s economy, more and more extended families are living together and caring for aging relatives. If you live with an aging parent or another loved one who is suffering from an age-related disease, you probably know that certain medical conditions…

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Are You Facing Registration as a Sex Offender?

There are many crimes in Illinois for which if you are convicted (or found not guilty due to insanity), you are required to be a registered sex offender for a minimum period of ten years.  This is a serious punishment, and if you are facing such a penalty, you need…

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Have You Been Wrongly Identified in a Lineup?

Eyewitness identification is incredibly unreliable, yet can be a determining factor in a jury finding someone guilty at trial. In a study of 525 wrongful convictions, the Innocence Project found that 73% of those wrongfully convicted (235), were found guilty due to incorrect eyewitness identification. If you are being charged…

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Are You Being Charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon for Lack of FOID Card?

If you are in possession of a firearm and do not first obtain an FOID card (Firearm Owner Identification Card), and you are caught with it on your person, in your car, or even in some circumstances in your own home or place of business, you may be charged with…

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Bail Denied for Suspect in Attempted Murder of Chicago Cop

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Raphael Jordan, who was charged with the attempted murder of a police officer, is being held without bail.  According to witnesses, the officer was wearing her Chicago Police badge on her belt while working a side job as a security guard for a construction company…

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Police Pursuit and Shootout on I-55 Leads to Two Arrests

A Herald report indicated that Luke Bertolini, a Manhattan, IL resident, is facing several charges in relation to a shootout near Channahon, including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, reckless discharge, and criminal damage to property.  According to the report, Bertolini was in a restaurant in Wilmington when he ran…

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