Violent Crimes
What is a Class X Felony in Illinois?
Published: Mar 23, 2017 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Violent CrimesUnder Illinois law, there are five different classes of felonies based on the time of imprisonment in a state prison. Apart from first-degree murder, which is not classified, the most serious type of offense is a Class X felony. If you have been accused of…
Illinois May Lead the Nation in Criminal Justice Reform
Published: Jul 01, 2016 in Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Violent CrimesHeaded by Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois is shaping out to be a leader in criminal justice reforms. Senator Durbin is pushing legislation that will automatically reduce the minimum sentence of non-violent crimes. This reform will also aid in reducing relapses in criminal behavior and strengthen…
Illinois State Police Swamped with DNA tests
Published: Apr 27, 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Crimes, Student Crimes, Violent CrimesIn recent months, the Illinois State Police crime lab has been experiencing a significant delay in processing evidence collected in rape and murder crimes. The combination of limited resources and increasing test submissions has led to a backlog of nearly 3,100 cases. These tests include…