Category Archives: Class 4

NEW ILLINOIS CRIMINAL LAW ADDRESSES SEXTING OFFENSES

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

Illinois will have a new sexting law as of January 1, 2011. Governor Patrick Quinn signed this new section of the Illinois Criminal Code last summer. The new law tries to address the problems that arise when the development of … Continue reading →

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“BUT I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO HER!”: WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED WITH TELEPHONE HARASSMENT

Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin

You had a fight with your girlfriend, and she broke up with you. You know you could clear up any misunderstanding, if only she would listen. So you dialed her number repeatedly hoping she would finally answer her phone. Next … Continue reading →

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I HAVE A FELONY. WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by admin

You saw some designer jeans that you couldn’t resist, so you stuffed them into your bag. When store security stopped you, the merchandize you had shoplifted cost more than $150, enough to make your offense a Class 3 felony in … Continue reading →

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