Generally speaking, white collar crimes tend to revolve around money. They’re far less obvious crimes, at least to the general public, than things like common burglary or assault. They happen behind the scenes, they are often covered up with paperwork and they can involve hundreds of thousands of dollars. While they may be more “subtle” … Continue reading 6 examples of white collar crimes
August 2018
Self-defense and a proportional response
Self-defense is one of the potential defenses to an assault charge. Someone may accuse you of assaulting them, but you may claim that they actually threw the first punch and you were just protecting yourself. One thing to keep in mind is that a proportional response is typically required for you to effectively claim that … Continue reading Self-defense and a proportional response →
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Prescription drug DUI charges in Illinois
People often do not think twice before taking medication. After all, if you are following your doctor’s instructions, what could possibly go wrong? In Illinois, getting behind the wheel of a car afterward can result in criminal charges. Generally, Illinois law adopts a zero-tolerance approach for controlled substances. If, at the time of driving, you … Continue reading Prescription drug DUI charges in Illinois →
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After accident, motorcyclist is facing DUI charges
A man from Chicago had a female passenger on the back of his motorcycle when the vehicle went out of control and crashed. It does not appear that the man was badly hurt — although both he and the passenger wound up in the emergency room. However, the woman on the motorcycle was seriously injured. … Continue reading After accident, motorcyclist is facing DUI charges →
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