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IL Parole Board Rulings: What Factors Influence Their Choices?

The Illinois Parole Board plays a crucial role in determining whether an incarcerated individual should be granted parole and released from prison. Their decisions are based on a complex set of factors that take into account both the safety of the community and the rehabilitation of the offender.

In this blog, we will explore the key factors that influence the choices of the Illinois Parole Board and provide insights into how applicants can present their cases effectively during the hearing.[...]

Chicago PD Could Tighten Procedures After Scathing Press

When you’re convicted of a crime in Illinois, the punishment can often amount to jail time. However, it’s not uncommon for some defendants to be sentenced to probation instead.

Probation, also known as supervised release, allows the person convicted to continue life outside of jail. They remain supervised for the safety of those around them. If they break the terms of probation, they return to jail.

Probation should help rehabilitate those with criminal convictions while keeping the community safe, but [...]

Understanding the Differences between Probation and Parole in Illinois

Probation. Parole. Both of them can come with convictions in Illinois. Both of them also come with conditions that can be violated, leading to more trouble for you.

 

They are not, however, the same, and it is important that you understand the difference. Below, we’re going to break down both of these processes so that you can best prepare and protect yourself to avoid further consequences.

 

How Are Illinois Probation and Parole Similar?

 

To sum it up, [...]

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Sex Crimes: A Guide for Defendants Facing Sex Crimes Allegations

Sex Crimes | Sexual Abuse | Sexual Assault

In Illinois, sex crime accusations are taken seriously. The state reported a forcible rape rate of 42.5 per 100,000 people in 2023. That means these cases are common—and closely watched by prosecutors, law enforcement, and the public.

You might feel like the system is stacked against you. Your name could be tarnished, your job on the line, and your personal relationships strained. Even before a trial begins, the accusation alone can impact your life in ways you didn’t expect.

This [...]

Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse? 4 Steps to Take Today

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse is serious. A conviction can lead to prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and a permanent record that affects your future. The legal process moves quickly, and waiting to respond can hurt your case.

You may not know what to do next, but what you do today matters. What you say, who you talk to, and how you handle the situation can influence the outcome of your case.

If you don’t know what [...]