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Mortgage fraud is a serious crime that involves intentionally providing false or misleading information during the mortgage application process. If caught and convicted of mortgage fraud, individuals can face severe legal consequences. Learn more about mortgage fraud...
In 2021 the state of Illinois passed the Pretrial Fairness Act. This legislation was groundbreaking in that it focused on the rights of the accused. While the U.S. Constitution ensures all individuals accessed of crimes are innocent until the state proves them guilty,...
As an Illinois resident under suspicion of tax evasion, you may feel fearful about the legal repercussions you may face if found guilty. The penalties associated with tax evasion vary but might include substantial fines, an obligation to pay back taxes, and, in some...
Any time a company—whether in the public or private sector—uses federal funds, there are stipulations on how to use that money and how to pay it back. If employees and managers fail to stick to those stipulations, there may be cause for fraud allegations. As Chicago...
Few things in life are scarier than facing criminal prosecution. After all, depending on the seriousness of the crime prosecutors believe you committed, you might encounter steep fines or imprisonment. You also might have to deal with having a criminal record for the...
Criminal justice reform is a complicated process involving small victories and occasional backsteps. As much as some wish for sweeping reform that sticks, the reality is more nuanced. Recently, Illinois passed the SAFE-T Act. One of the laws included in part of the...
As a suspect in a criminal investigation, the United States Constitution provides you with important protection. Any violation of these rights could help with your defense against the charges of your case. You have protection against unlawful searches and seizures....
Corporate America is a multifaceted arena of entrepreneurs, investors and business owners participating in a global market. Taken as a whole, it sees billions of dollars change hands every day. Alongside those dollars is information like transactions and trades. In...
Felony convictions can have a lasting effect on your life beyond any time you may spend in prison. However, starting on January 1, 2024, moving forward will be easier for some individuals with felony convictions who want to change their names. What does the new law...
A December circuit court ruling prevented Illinois from becoming the first state to eliminate the cash bail system at the start of 2023. The legislature passed the Pretrial Fairness Act to address inequities in the criminal justice system that keep low-income people...
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