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What is the Difference Between First and Second Degree Murder in Illinois?

In Illinois, first and second degree murder are distinguished by the murderer’s state of mind. First degree murder involves intent to kill. Second degree murder means you still had intent to kill, but you were slightly less responsible for your … Continue reading

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WHAT IS CONCEALMENT OF HOMICIDAL DEATH IN ILLINOIS?

In the 1944 comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, Cary Grant’s character, Mortimer, finds a body in the window seat. It turns out that Mortimer’s elderly aunts have been murdering lonely, old bachelors “to end their suffering” by serving them arsenic-spiked … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE IN ILLINOIS

Your friend overdosed on methamphetamine or heroin and died. Worse still, you gave them the drugs. Now you are charged with drug-induced homicide. What is that offense? What can you do? In Illinois, you can be charged with drug-induced homicide … Continue reading

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