In a recent tragedy at a Michigan youth home, intent played a role in determining the homicide charges of three former employees.

According to an investigation by state authorities, the three staff members may have been responsible for the death …

Following an investigation for narcotics and firearm offenses, members of two gangs in Chicago face the most serious type of felony charge in Illinois: A Class X felony.

The investigation, called “Operation Full Circle”, resulted in the seizure …

Your home is supposedly your castle – it’s the place where you can do whatever you want. It’s one of the only places that you can wander around dressed – or undressed – however you please, right?

Well, not quite.…

Race relations have come to the forefront of the American consciousness with the current wave of protests. As a result, hate crimes are coming to the forefront of the news cycle. Many people are discovering that “hate crime” is a …

The global pandemic has put a halt on many plans and procedures. Buildings are closed. Deadlines have been pushed back. Events have been rescheduled.

Law enforcement and criminal justice are not immune to the effects of COVID-19. Case-in-point: Chicago’s Criminal …

The consequences for DUI in Illinois are serious. You could find yourself paying thousands of dollars just for one drive home. Worse, these costs don’t even begin to cover the possible jail time and other consequences of drinking and driving.…

With protests breaking out all over the United States, it can be easy to get caught up in the emotions of the moment and go further than you intended.

Take care, though. Charges for disorderly conduct or resisting arrest are …

Looting seems to be a big issue after disasters – both natural and man-made.

With protests popping up across the nation, including in Illinois, some people are taking things beyond protesting and crossing over into looting.

However, if you’re arrested …

The 2020 Memorial Day weekend was the deadliest Chicago has seen in years.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, 10 people were killed and 39 wounded over the weekend, the highest since 2015, even with a stay at home order …

Experts say domestic violence is often rooted in the need for power and control. The recent lockdowns from COVID-19 are certainly a situation that can lead to a loss of both. So it makes sense that one dire consequence has …