In Illinois, moving violations, or offenses that are committed in a moving vehicle, are taken very seriously. While many people think of speeding tickets as minor and inconsequential, they can lead to devastating consequences, such as license suspension, massive fines, and even time spent behind…
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), over 8.2 million people were arrested for marijuana crimes between 2001 and 2010. Of those who were arrested, 88 percent were charged with simple possession. While this crime seems relatively minor, it is harshly punished in the…
In Illinois, the penalties for some drug crimes depend on the drug that you were allegedly caught with. Like at the federal level, Illinois law divides drugs into schedules according to their potential for abuse. Crimes involving schedule I drugs (which are considered to be…
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 88 percent of marijuana charges are related to simple possession. Additionally, crimes involving pot account for more than half of all drug arrests. If you are a marijuana user, you need to be armed with the essential…
Although the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights gives you the right to keep and bear arms, you must follow certain state and federal laws that regulate weapons. If you were charged for any of the following weapons crimes, you need skilled…
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