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What are the penalties for mortgage fraud in Illinois?

Mortgage fraud is a crime that prohibits certain acts in conjunction with selling a mortgage...

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How long can the police detain me?

The sound of sirens and the sight of flashing lights are strong indicators that a police officer is approaching and wants to pull you over. It is not a situation you are looking forward to, but you decide to pull over and comply with the police. You may not know, however, that the police have a limited time to detain you. The police should not keep you at the scene for a long period. FlexYourRights.org...

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Can your employer search you at work?

As an American, you have a fundamental right to privacy. The United States Supreme Court first recognized this right in the landmark 1965 case of Griswold v. Connecticut. But does this right exist at all times and in all places? Does it, for instance, extend to your workplace? According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, not necessarily. Under certain circumstances, your employer has the right to search you and your work areas. Valid business reason Your...

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What is the right to a speedy trial?

If law enforcement arrests you and you face charges for a crime, you have the right to a speedy trial. However, what this means is often misunderstood. Part of the issue is the definition of speedy depends on the law in your state. According to the Illinois General Assembly, speedy takes on different definitions in the state depending on where you are in the process and what is happening with your criminal case. Time period...

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Possible sentencing outcomes for fraud charges in Illinois

Because the Illinois statutes codify a mail fraud or wire fraud offense as a Class 3 felony, penalties upon conviction could be severe. For a first offense, a Class 3 felony sentence may include between two and five years of incarceration. A repeat offense may result in a fine and imprisonment between five and 10 years. A judge may also decide on a combination sentence of jail time, home detention and supervised probation. When a...

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The governor to sign new criminal justice reform HB 3653

Criminal justice reform is a hot topic these days. Every state and even the federal government seems to be working towards trying to change the criminal justice system to help make it fairer and to reduce prison populations. In Illinois, a recent move to bring some changes within the system is happening with HB 3653. It moved through the House and Senate to reach the desk of the governor, who has shown support for it...

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Do drug sniffing dogs violate your rights?

Police dogs often have various roles. Some can help locate missing children, detect cadavers, chase suspects and sniff out illegal substances. Though most people will praise a dog that helps locate a missing child, the situation can be different when the dog alerts an officer to illegal substances in your vehicle. You, like many other people, may question the reliability of drug dogs and their ability to accurately alert officers to illegal substances. You may...

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Can a work environment encourage white collar crime?

The motivation behind why a person carries out a particular action can play an important role in any given situation. In particular, authorities often look for motive when investigating crimes, and in some cases, people of interest may have no motivation to commit certain crimes, which make them less likely to be suspects. However, even if motive does exist, it does not necessarily mean that a person acted on his or her own accord. You...

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Cash bail system needs urgent reform

Someone who the police have arrested can expect to face a judge for arraignment. The judge will formally read the charges and set bail. If the defendant can come up with the bail money, the court will release him or her from jail until the time of trial arrives. If the person does not have the money or resources to make bail, he or she will likely remain in jail for weeks or longer until...

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