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What should you know about your Miranda rights?

You have four basic rights when law enforcement officers arrest you and attempt to question you. Called your Miranda rights, they stem from the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona.  The Miranda warning consists of the following:  You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.  You have the right to an attorney.  If you cannot afford an attorney,...

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What does the Sixth Amendment have to do with my trial rights?

If you face accusations related to any crime, you may feel as if law enforcement treats you like a guilty person. You may even suffer demonization in the media or your local community. However, there are certain rights provided to you under the U.S. Constitution.  According to Cornell Law School, the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution establishes the rights of the accused. The amendment arose from the belief that justice delayed amounts to justice...

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Illinois police no longer allowed to use investigative alerts to sidestep warrants

For the last decade, and perhaps more, police in Illinois have been allowed to use investigative alerts to take action. In many cases, they were allowed to act without a warrant due to the alert. However, a recent ruling has put an end to this process. According to local news reports, the police force in Chicago was the only one operating through these investigative reports and sidestepping warrants. This may have led to arrests in...

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Fixing a strained professional image

Charges stemming from criminal conduct in the workplace can damage professional reputations. Even after paying restitution and committing to act with more integrity, white-collar criminals may struggle to prove to others their loyalty.  A damaged reputation can create difficulty finding employment. It can also impact the likelihood of promotions and challenge professional growth and success. With time and determination, people may successfully overcome misconceptions and regain the trust and respect of other professionals.  Establishing control...

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Why is the U.S. known as the ‘incarceration nation?’

The United States isn’t the biggest country in the world, nor are its laws the most Draconian. So why does the U.S. continue to have the highest prison population in the world? According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), roughly 2.2 million adults were behind bars in this country in 2016. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. The “War on Drugs” At the federal level, half of all inmates are imprisoned for...

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What is ‘attempted’ murder?

Murder is just about the most serious criminal charge anybody can face — and attempted murder is treated no more lightly. If you’re convicted of attempted first degree murder, for example, that’s a Class X felony that carries a minimum 20-year sentence (with an additional 15 years tacked on if a firearm was used). What exactly equals an “attempt” to kill someone? Under the law in this state, it’s any kind of action that is...

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Is fingerprint evidence really conclusive?

You’re hauled in for questioning, and the police seem strangely confident that you’re the right suspect. Finally, one of the detectives lets it slip: There’s fingerprint evidence against you. So what? Television shows that focus around forensic evidence makes it seem like fingerprint analysis is a disciplined science with machines that spit out incontrovertible results upon which a prosecutor can hang their hat. The reality, however, is much more complicated. Fingerprint evidence has been used...

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Former UI employee pleads guilty in book theft

A 71-year-old former employee of the University of Illinois (UI) pleaded guilty to the theft of two rare musical books from the school’s library in revenge for perceived wrongs in the way that he was treated. The books were valued at more than $500 each. Their absence didn’t go unnoticed, but nobody had any idea who had taken them until the thief sold one of the books to a vendor. The vendor, in turn, unwittingly...

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Tax avoidance and evasion: What’s the difference

Tax season — even though it has been extended this year — is still a stressful period for a lot of professionals. The tax code is increasingly complex, and that often leaves people worrying that they’re going to get into trouble for some kind of mistake — especially when they’re self-employed. A lot of people are confused about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. It essentially boils down to one thing: Tax avoidance...

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