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After only 14 hours of deliberation, a Pennsylvania jury unanimously returned a “guilty” verdict in the Bill Cosby trial. Many attribute the verdict…

Making the decision to drink and drive can have some pretty harsh consequences. Penalties for DUI in Chicago can include jail time, fines,…

Unless your favorite pastime is binging episodes of courtroom dramas like Bull or Law & Order, you probably wouldn’t be excited by getting…

Sometimes the use force is necessary to protect yourself, others, and property from harm. Illinois law recognizes your right to act in self-defense….

Shoplifting can be a very serious crime in Chicago. While a minor offense will generally be charged as a misdemeanor, a more serious…

Drinking and driving can have devastating consequences. In 2014, there were 845 fatal car accidents in Illinois. Nearly 40 percent of those accidents…

In some states, driving under the influence (DUI) is classified as a motor vehicle violation and not a crime. Illinois, however, classifies a…

Abraham Lincoln may be best known as the 16th President of the United States. However, before taking office, Lincoln had already established a…

Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics team doctor, has been sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for his systematic…