Revenge porn, or the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos without the subject’s consent, has been recognized as a criminal offense in Illinois since 2014.

Many times, an explicit photo or image is sent consensually in the course of …

Any charge of assault needs to be taken very seriously, as an assault conviction carries significant criminal penalties, and will leave you with a criminal record of violent crime that affects many aspects of day-to-day life, including your career and …

In Illinois, there are three types of crimes: petty offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies. Petty offenses are minor violations punishable only by fines. The next level is misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to one year in jail. Finally, the most …

The Jussie Smollet case has been the top story on every news outlet for quite a while now. What first appeared to be a hate crime against the Empire actor has now turned into a bizarre string of incidents that …

Illinois gun control laws have historically been less restrictive than many other states, but new regulations effective January 1 of this year are tightening things up.

One new law covers a couple of different adjustments to waiting periods. There is …

If convicted of armed robbery in Illinois, you could face years of jail time, thousands in fines, and a criminal record of violent crime that will affect nearly every aspect of your life long after your sentence is served.

Not …

In 2013, the governors from five states – including Illinois – met to devise a regional strategy to combat overdoses and the abuse of heroin and other opioids, deeming the situation a crisis of epidemic proportions.

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin …

You probably know that our state takes sex crimes seriously. Get convicted and you could end up in prison for years – and possibly on the sex offender registry.

What about sexual harassment, though? We’ve all been hearing a lot …

Every citizen of the United States has the right to protect themselves against force or violence. That right not only applies to defending yourself, but also others – and in some cases, property as well.

However, it’s important to know …

Computers are a staple of modern society, and they have changed the way we do just about everything – including the commission of criminal offenses.

Computers have spread through almost every aspect of society, and they have nearly unlimited potential …