Monthly Archives: July 2020

AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR A CRIME IF I WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG?

The answer is that you may have a diminished capacity defense if you were involuntarily intoxicated because you were not warned about the side effects of a prescription drug. Beyond that, diminished capacity and/or voluntary intoxication is not recognized as … Continue reading

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WHAT IS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER ILLINOIS CRIMINAL LAW?

Under Illinois law, you may not photograph, film or depict any minor child in a pose involving a lewd exhibition of the child’s unclothed or transparently clothed private parts. You also may not possess such depictions of a child you … Continue reading

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CAN A MURDER SENTENCE IN ILLINOIS BE COMMUTED?

The answer is yes. Given the right circumstances, you can petition the governor to reduce a life sentence, and such petitions have been granted. The governor of Illinois has full power to commute any sentence or issue a pardon for … Continue reading

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