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Rolling Meadows, IL criminal defense attorney assault

The fight or flight response is a natural response that the human body has to stress or outside stimuli to determine if you are going to flee from the impending danger or stay and fight. In dire situations, the will to stay alive is a primal instinct and would lead you to do things that you would not normally do, such as using extreme force. This is why self-defense laws exist, or in Illinois’ case, the justifiable use of force laws. If you have been charged with assault and/or battery in Illinois, you may be able to argue that your use of force was justified.

Illinois Self-Defense Laws

In some situations, it is necessary for you to use force against other people to protect yourself or your loved ones from harm’s way. Illinois law states that you are justified in your use of force against another person to the extent that you reasonably believe such actions are necessary to protect yourself from another person’s unlawful use of imminent force. However, there are limitations to self-defense laws.

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Arlington Heights, IL criminal defense attorney unlawful use of a weapon

Across the United States, firearms and other weapons are highly regulated in an attempt to keep them out of the hands of wrongdoers and to keep citizens safe. The state of Illinois is no exception. Illinois has some relatively strict laws when it comes to the possession and use of firearms and other weapons. These laws exist as a means to protect people and to keep the community safe, which is why a conviction for unlawful use of a weapon charge has the possibility of resulting in a misdemeanor or even a felony charge in some situations. The severity of the charge will depend on the circumstances surrounding the incident, which is why it is important to discuss the details of your case with a skilled criminal defense lawyer.

What Constitutes an Illinois UUW Charge?

When it comes to the unlawful use of weapons charge in Illinois, there are various situations in which you could be charged with this crime. However, the most common reason people are charged with a UUW charge is because of a firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card or a concealed carry violation. In the state of Illinois, any person who wishes to legally possess and purchase a firearm must apply for and receive a FOID card. Gun owners who wish to carry their firearm on their person or transport it in their vehicle must receive a concealed carry permit stating that they are allowed to do so. 

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Rolling Meadows, IL criminal defense attorney embezzlement

When you think of crime in general, you likely think of weapons, drugs, or violence. However, there are many other behaviors and actions that also constitute criminal activity. While-collar crime, for example, is not typically a violent or destructive type of crime, but it is still considered unlawful activity and encompasses behaviors such as fraud and embezzlement. In the state of Illinois, white-collar crimes such as embezzlement are taken rather seriously and can carry severe and unfavorable consequences if you are convicted. White-collar crimes can often get complicated, which is why it would be smart to hire a skilled Illinois criminal defense lawyer. 

Embezzlement Laws and Consequences

In the simplest terms, embezzlement occurs when a person misappropriates or fraudulently takes the personal property owned and entrusted to him or her by another person. The most common form of embezzlement is the misappropriation of money, but there are various types. This property can be either tangible or intangible property. Tangible property may include jewelry and vehicles, while intangible property could be money, stocks, and bonds.

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Rolling Meadows, IL criminal defense attorney

In recent months, police officers have been placed under extreme scrutiny for the way that they treat civilians, specifically, people of color. Across the country, protests and marches have been taking place since late May in response to the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed during an arrest when an officer knelt on his windpipe for eight minutes. Though each police department has its own rules, there are certain regulations that all officers must abide by. Unfortunately, not all police officers are good people who follow the rules, resulting in illegal arrests, unlawful actions toward the suspect, and in extreme cases, death. The United States Constitution provides many of these rights if you have been arrested for a crime. It is important that you understand these rights, as they can be a useful tool when defending your criminal case.

Understanding Your Miranda Rights

If you have ever watched TV shows or movies that deal with police officers or the criminal justice system, you may have heard the term “Miranda rights” before. These are rights that are legally required to be read to you before you are interrogated or questioned so the officers are aware that you understand your rights and the consequences of ignoring them. Typically, an officer will relay these Miranda rights to a suspect in a similar format during or after an arrest:

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Rolling Meadows, IL expungement attorney

Each and every time you come into contact with the criminal justice system, that interaction is noted and saved on your criminal record. This is true even if you are not convicted of the crime. If your criminal offense did not result in a conviction, your record will still exist and will still be following you around; however, you may be able to have your records expunged or erased. There are many situations and possibilities in which a case may end without a conviction, such as cases in which you were only arrested but were never charged or charges were eventually dropped. If you have a criminal record that you would like to conceal, you should speak with an Illinois criminal record expungement lawyer.

Does My Offense Qualify?

Not all criminal records are able to be expunged in Illinois. One of the first steps you need to take is to determine if your specific offense and sentence qualify to be expunged. Entries on your criminal record that will typically qualify for expungement include:

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