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Fatal accident: a review of reckless homicide charges and penalties 16 Jul 2013 | 09:09 pm
The courts treat most accidents as a matter of negligence. The person who is responsible for the accident is considered at fault, or liable. Anyone who is injured or killed by the person at fault can ...
A summary of the law and penalties for involuntary manslaughter 10 Jul 2013 | 12:02 am
Illinois courts apply the term involuntary manslaughter to any accidental death that results from the reckless acts of another. Recklessness is the key component of involuntary manslaughter. If the ac...
Criminal conviction can result in deportation, even for permanent residents 2 Jul 2013 | 12:45 am
The impact of the criminal conviction can be long-lasting and devastating. A conviction is usually a permanent record that will never go away. Although Illinois courts have a procedure for expungement...
Department of Corrections reinstates early release program 10 May 2013 | 11:34 pm
There was a time in Illinois when inmates could get released from state prison in only days. It was the era of “dress-in-dress-out.” Those days are long gone, but the state penitentiary has re-instit...
Truth-in-sentencing: defendants must serve more than 50% of the sentence imposed 21 Mar 2013 | 12:49 am
Defendants in felony cases are subject to special rules in sentencing. Compared to misdemeanor sentencing, felonies are complicated. The court is governed by obscure rules that can sometimes produce u...
First felony offense eligible for deferred prosecution under Offender Initiative Program 29 Dec 2012 | 09:35 pm
A person who is charged with a felony but has no criminal background will benefit from a new state law in 2013 that allows for dismissal. The Offender Initiative Program is a new statute modeled after...
Misdemeanor convictions that cannot be sealed: crimes of violence 23 Nov 2012 | 06:43 pm
A person who is found guilty of a misdemeanor can have his record expunged in most circumstances. Most misdemeanors allow the court to impose a term of supervision if the defendant has no criminal his...
Job applicants with criminal records may find employment under new EEOC policy 29 Oct 2012 | 11:04 pm
As anyone with a criminal record can tell you, one conviction can have a devastating impact on your future. When you apply for a job with a criminal record, you usually don’t expect to make it past th...
Racial profiling by Illinois police? Statistics show minorities ticketed more than whites 31 Aug 2012 | 04:20 pm
Chicago radio station WBBM recently reported that statistics show that during traffic stops, minorities are charged with traffic offenses disproportionately. Depending on their sources, statistics ca...
Illinois theft laws: elements of the offense and penalties 12 Jun 2012 | 04:00 am
The offense of theft under Illinois law is misunderstood. Many people think that because it is not a violent offense, and in some cases, it has no discernible victim, it is not a serious offense. This...
