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IL Good Samaritan Laws: What To Do in an Overdose

By: Andrew Weisberg Jul 1, 2022

Drug Crimes | Good Samaritan Overdose Law

In Illinois, drug-related crimes are a topic that law enforcement is very concerned with – lawmakers, as well. Illinois has worked to decriminalize some drug crimes to help people struggling with addiction. One of the ways it has done that is through the Good Samaritan drug overdose law.

An alarming number of people die each year in Illinois from drug overdoses. It is thought that, if these people were to get medical help at the right time, they might not [...]

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Domestic Battery’s Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 20, 2022

Domestic Battery

The state of Illinois considers certain crimes to be very serious, which has led to the idea of mandatory minimum sentencing for some crimes. Aggravated domestic battery is a crime for which, if convicted, you face a mandatory minimum sentence.

What does that mean? It means you could spend a longer time in prison or jail, especially if you have any prior domestic battery convictions on your criminal record. Read on to find out what Illinois considers to be domestic [...]

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Possessing Child Porn in IL: What Does It Mean?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 20, 2022

Child Pornography

The issue of child pornography is something that is of great concern to the general public as well as law enforcement. That’s why the laws surrounding the crime are decisive and strict, and the definition of what constitutes child pornography and its possession is clearly spelled out under the current laws.

What does it mean to possess child pornography in Illinois? What types of penalties are associated with this crime? These are important questions for every citizen, so read on [...]

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Is It Illegal to Sell Fake Drugs in IL?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 8, 2022

Drug Crimes

It may surprise many people to learn that if you’re selling something as a drug that isn’t really the illegal controlled substance you’ve portrayed it to be – it’s still illegal.

Being busted for selling fake drugs in Illinois is a felony, no matter the actual substance. As long as it looks like what you’re portraying, then it’s a crime. In fact, Illinois treats these similar fake substances as if they were real drugs, and the charges are similar.

Here’s [...]

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Sexual Assault: When Is It Aggravated in IL?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 8, 2022

Aggravated Sexual Assault | Sexual Assault

Sexual assault charges are serious, and sex crimes in general are some of the harshest offenses to face in a court of law.

Sexual assault is an underreported crime in Illinois, but the reported cases of it are still very high across the country and in the state of Illinois. And while sexual assault is itself a serious crime that can lead to time behind bars and steep fines, the consequences can get even worse.

There are some factors that [...]

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