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“IT’S JUST FOR ME.”: THE CRIME OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN ILLINOIS

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Illinois law is geared toward punishing the big-time drug trafficker more than the small-time user. Nevertheless, it is a crime to knowingly possess a controlled substance, and the penalties can be quite severe. What can happen to you? What can … Continue reading →

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JUST A LITTLE COCAINE: THE CRIME OF DRUG DEALING IN ILLINOIS

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

The police pulled you over for blowing a stop sign. Unfortunately, they saw some plastic baggies containing powder lying on the floor of your car. Now you are charged with possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance. What can … Continue reading →

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NEW HOPE FOR ILLINOIS FIRST-TIME FELONY DEFENDANTS: THE OFFENDER INITIATIVE PROGRAM

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

You’ve never been in trouble before. It’s bad enough you were arrested, but even worse, your first offense is a felony. Maybe it was for shoplifting or taking drugs, something that you swear you would never do again. Fortunately, Illinois … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago felony, Class 1 Felony, drug crimes, felony, first offender, first time felony, narcotic offenses, retail theft, shoplifting | Leave a comment

IS A CONFESSION ENOUGH TO CONVICT YOU OF A CRIME IN ILLINOIS?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

They said if you signed the paper, they’d give you a better deal or even let you go. After being arrested, you were brought to the police station. Maybe you were tired or or just not thinking straight. So you … Continue reading →

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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A PARDON IN ILLINOIS?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

It’s been many years since you completed your sentence on that felony conviction. You have really turned your life around. You are working a good job, have a good family and are contributing to society. Still, you would like to … Continue reading →

Posted in criminal record, executive clemency, expungement, Illinois Prisoner Review Board, pardon, pardon criminal record, seal criminal record, sealing | Leave a comment

EXPUNGING CHICAGO CASES JUST GOT FASTER!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

Good news for those trying to expunge or seal their criminal record: Clearing your Chicago case just got faster! As in the past, you must first file any Chicago petition with the Cook County Circuit Court. The State and Chicago … Continue reading →

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THE NEW COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CELL PHONE BAN

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Cook County Circuit Court has a new security rule at the courthouse. As of April 15, 2013, visitors to any Cook County Courthouse other than the Richard J. Daley Center can no longer bring in cell phones or electronic communications … Continue reading →

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THE CRIME OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

(UPDATED January 4, 2024: See our more recent related posts:  Can I be Convicted of Disorderly Conduct for Asking a Question?, What is the Difference Between Felony and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct? and Disorderly Conduct: Calling in a False Alarm). When … Continue reading →

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THE LAW OF RETAIL THEFT, THEFT, ROBBERY AND BURGLARY IN ILLINOIS

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

In bad economic times, people can get a little desperate and take something that doesn’t belong to them. Where, how and how much you steal can determine the type of criminal charges brought against you and your possible punishment. What … Continue reading →

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LOOK-ALIKE DRUGS: A FELONY IN ILLINOIS

Posted on January 6, 2013 by admin

The drug you sold looked like crack, but it wasn’t. Nonetheless, after you sold it to the undercover cop, you were charged with a Class 3 Felony. What is a look-alike drug? What can happen to you? What can you … Continue reading →

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