Synthetic opioids are responsible for over 150 overdose deaths in the United States on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is a major contributor to non-fatal overdoses as well as those that result in death. Because of...

If caught in a violent situation, you may have to use force to protect yourself or escape the situation. While you know you had no other choice, it is still possible to face charges. If you have domestic violence charges against you, you may have a self-defense...

The U.S. Supreme Court validated the limitations under which law enforcement may search a home without a warrant. Citing the Cady v. Dombrowski case, the court's ramifications for Illinois residents mean that police can only enter a home under very limited, exigent...

The Fourth Amendment of The United States Constitution forbids police officers from conducting searches or seizures without a valid warrant or probable cause. However, what happens in Illinois if the police officer performs a search or seizure, neglecting your fourth...

Contrary to how entertainment portrays arrests, police in Illinois cannot do anything they want. They cannot search a vehicle or make arrests just because they have a suspicion of criminal activity. They must establish probable cause, a key component of searches and...

Many Illinois court trials feature an eyewitness or two. In fact, lawyers know that eyewitnesses can be a big benefit for any case. However, more recently, experts have been questioning the accuracy of these individuals. The statistics show there is a problem As the...

Illinois has its own set of laws regarding expunging a criminal's record. For those who have been accused of a crime, the accusation will stay on your record regardless of whether or not you were found guilty. This can create a great desire to have the charges that...

When it comes to incidents of domestic abuse, many people in Illinois may think in terms of physical assault that causes injuries. However, physical assault is only one type of domestic abuse. There are many categories of abusive behaviors that can put a victim at...

A methamphetamine deal in a Best Buy parking lot in Joliet resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Illinois man. In March, the man allegedly attempted to sell 100 grams of meth to undercover Illinois State Police and federal agents from the Department of Homeland...