Receiving a DUI (driving under the influence) charge can be a significant and life-altering event, especially for someone with no prior offenses. Illinois treats DUI offenses with a high level of seriousness, especially due to the potential harm that impaired driving can cause to the public. Understanding what to expect…
In urban settings like Chicago, law enforcement officers often use a variety of tactics to manage crime effectively and efficiently. While many of these methods are necessary for maintaining public safety, some practices and strategies are not widely known to the public. This article aims to shed light on some…
Overview of Warrantless Actions by Law Enforcement The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that police obtain a warrant before conducting a search or making an arrest. However, the law also recognizes several exceptions where police actions do not require a…
Understanding Police Powers and the Role of Warrants When it comes to interactions between law enforcement officers and the public, the issue of trust and legal boundaries is paramount. One common question that arises is whether police can lie about having a warrant during an investigation or when attempting to…
The Significance of BAC in DUI Prosecutions In Illinois, as in other states, driving under the influence (DUI) charges are taken very seriously. Central to most DUI cases is the measurement of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), which quantifies the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. The legal BAC limit…
A 36-year-old youth pastor is accused of sexually assaulting and robbing women. The crimes are alleged to have occurred with the same modus operandi. The pastor would approach a woman, begin talking to her, and attempt to lure her to his car. If she refused, the pastor would rob the…
The Chicago police department is currently under investigation over sexual misconduct with asylum seekers who recently came to the area seeking refuge from their country of origin. In one case, an officer is accused of impregnating an 18-year-old refugee. A report indicates that one officer had sex with an underage…
The Department of Justice has announced charges against hundreds of individuals for COVID-19 relief fraud following an operation conducted by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Many of those facing charges have ties to organized crime, according to the DOJ. In one case, authorities allege that the pandemic relief…
Cook County prosecutors dropped charges against a man who was exonerated on an appeal for a crime he claimed he never committed. Throughout his time in prison, he maintained his innocence for a double murder that he says police pinned on him. He spent 34 years in prison on charges…
A Chicago man who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography charges was sentenced to 15 years behind bars. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) arrested a 41-year-old man on charges of possessing child pornography in October of 2022. He had already been arrested and was…