White collar crime is a broad term that's used to cover a multitude of criminal actions that have to do primarily with personal gain for the person who's accused of the crime. While some people think that these are victim-less crimes, they aren't. The corporation or...
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Chicago murder rate could lead to false charges
You would have to be living under a rock not to realize that there has been a major uptick in shootings and homicides here in Chicago. Just in the first half of the year alone, there were 440 homicides in the city, an increase of 52% from the same time frame the year...
What to expect if you find yourself under federal investigation
Criminal investigators work out of various agencies of the federal government. Their work primarily involves obtaining evidence a prosecutor can use in an upcoming case.If you anticipate an investigation, or if an investigator or officer has already appeared at your...
Keeping up with technology to support your felony defense
If you stand accused of a crime, you will want a tight case that works in your favor. Modern technology can provide a framework to help you win.Today, the legal system utilizes a wide variety of technological innovations, and experienced criminal defense...
A 2017 incident that illustrates false arrest by a police officer
In 2017, a Joliet, IL, resident filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a police officer and the City of Joliet on the grounds of false arrest.The plaintiff also claimed that she had been unlawfully detained. In 2018, the case was dropped and she received a...
A Chicago case shows strong local focus on healthcare fraud
In 2015, James Ademiju, a Chicago area registered nurse, was arrested on healthcare fraud charges.Simultaneously, joint law enforcement agencies under the auspices of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force began a search of the healthcare companies implicated in the...
Understanding the differences between appeals and writs
The United States justice system is complex, and anyone involved with the law will tell you that it is not perfect.However, someone convicted of criminal wrongdoing has the right to protest the decision and even the sentencing. This is often done through the...
Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
When your son or daughter leaves to attend college for the first time, you undoubtedly hope he or she values the morals you instilled and make smart decisions despite you not being there to offer guidance. Unfortunately, though, many young students start to experiment...
Picking a jury for your Illinois criminal case
If you face state criminal charges, you are likely to feel a loss of control. After all, you may have had to deal with both investigators and prosecutors who have a job to do. Eventually, you may have to put your fate in the hands of a jury of 12 of your...
Why do innocent people confess to crimes?
In theory, the criminal justice system exists to punish those who commit offenses. Unfortunately, it does not always work out this way. Innocent people often end up with criminal records. One way this happens is by false confessions. In fact,...