Monthly Archives: June 2014

“BUT I JUST TEXTED!”: THE LAW ON CYBERSTALKING IN ILLINOIS

UPDATE: The Illinois Appellate Court declared this law unconstitutional on June 24, 2016. See our related post Illinois Stalking and Cyberstalking Laws Declared Unconstitutional. You broke up with your girlfriend. You still had something you wanted to say. But she … Continue reading

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“I DIDN’T STEAL IT!”: PROVING BURGLARY IN ILLINOIS

You bought a couple I-phones from an acquaintance. You thought they were his, but it turned out he had recently stolen them from a store and then he disappeared. Now the police have charged you with the burglary. What can … Continue reading

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THE ILLINOIS LAW ON HOT PURSUIT

When you saw the siren, you panicked. You knew you were near the city limits or the state border and you thought if you crossed it, the police would have to stop just like in the movies. Can police follow … Continue reading

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RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY IN ILLINOIS: WHEN A HOME IS NOT A DWELLING

A person commits residential burglary in Illinois when he or she knowingly without permission enters or stays within someone else’s dwelling intending to commit a felony or theft. Residential burglary in Illinois is a Class 1 felony. If your burglary … Continue reading

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