If you have recently been charged with insurance fraud in Illinois, it helps to know the most common types of fraud the Illinois court system handles. In this post, we will detail fraud charges for you and let you know …

If you have been charged with a sex crime under federal law, you’re probably wondering what is going to happen to you.

In this post, we will detail which acts are covered under the law, the associated penalties, sex offender …

Last year, Illinois eliminated the statutes of limitation for all felony criminal sexual assault and sexual abuse crimes against children. The rationale was that victims of childhood sexual abuse can take many years to recover from and report the abuse, …

Over 30 million Americans have Irish heritage, and millions more celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and beer. In fact, Americans spend nearly $5 billion on St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, including an average of almost $40 per partier.

So …

Many people don’t understand what constitutes money laundering in Illinois. This post will serve as a guide to the law, the penalties, and what you can do if you are facing money laundering charges.

How Illinois Law Defines Money Laundering

Police are looking for a group of young men who have recently robbed people in downtown Chicago subway tunnels. In this post we’ll look at the different types of robbery in Illinois, their penalties, and potential defenses to a robbery …

This past Valentine’s day, a 19-year-old former student allegedly opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high School in Parkland, Florida. Parkland is a small suburb located north of Miami, near Ft. Lauderdale and not far from the Everglades.

The accused, …

When you hear that someone has been charged with tax fraud on the news, it’s easy to demonize them. They’re guilty. They engaged in malicious criminal acts. They tried to steal from the government and, by extension, you. They’re the …

Domestic violence is a huge problem in our nation, and it is particularly prevalent in major cities such as Chicago. Worse, it is one of the most underreported crimes out there, with many victims reluctant to come forward for all …

Did you know that human trafficking is thought to be the third largest criminal activity in the entire world?

That’s according to the FBI’s page on the matter.

Sex trafficking is just one type of human trafficking, but it’s a …