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What Is Aiding and Abetting Second-Degree Manslaughter? Aiding and Abetting Second-Degree Murder?

What Is Aiding and Abetting Second-Degree Manslaughter? Aiding and Abetting Second-Degree Murder?

The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd drew worldwide attention. Chauvin was convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in 2021. By 2023, the t... Read more

Facing Serious Charges of Assault and Battery? Know Your Rights

Facing Serious Charges of Assault and Battery? Know Your Rights

No matter what the charges may be, a defendant always has the right to confront the charges against them with a criminal defense. When facing charges of assault and battery in Illinois, it is particularly important to ex... Read more

Murder Charge Follows Use of a Deadly Weapon During Robbery

Murder Charge Follows Use of a Deadly Weapon During Robbery

In 2014, an Illinois man faced charges of murder and use of a deadly weapon after a bank robbery resulted in the death of two bank employees. The bank robbery occurred earlier in the year, but details of the incident bec... Read more

The Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder

Difference between first and second degree murder

The Main Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder Is the State of Mind of the Murderer at the Time of the Killing The line between first- and second-degree murder may not always be clear, but any murder convict... Read more

What Does Second Degree Manslaughter Mean?

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In Illinois, this charge carries serious implications. Punishments can include decades-long jail sentences and tens of thousands of dollars in fines. If you or a loved one has been charged with second degree manslaughter... Read more

First Steps to Take After Being Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and penalties for violating them can be severe. If you are caught violating concealed carry laws, punishments can range from a misdemeanor for a first offense t... Read more

Does the “Mental Illness” Argument Muddy Waters on Gun-Ownership Debate?

Does the "Mental Illness" Argument Muddy Waters on Gun-Ownership Debate?

With the proliferation of mass shootings across the country, it’s no wonder that there is increased debate about the issue of mental illness when it comes to gun ownership. The statement that is often heard is that “... Read more

Gun Charges in Illinois

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The gun trafficking industry is alive and well in Illinois, despite the efforts of police and prosecutors to stop the flow of guns coming in across state lines. But, due to an increase in violence in Chicago in the past ... Read more

How Effective Is Gun Control?

Gun control is an explosively controversial topic that is the subject of endless debate in Congress and among individuals. Every time there is a mass shooting, more people call for gun control legislation, while others s... Read more

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