Monthly Archives: February 2018

YOUR SPOUSE CAN’T TESTIFY AGAINST YOU EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

You’ve undoubtedly seen TV or movies where the criminal marries so their husband or wife can’t spill the beans. To a certain extent, Illinois evidence rules do recognize a marital privilege. Your spouse cannot be forced to testify against you, … Continue reading

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SEARCH INCIDENT TO ARREST: HOW FAR CAN IT GO?

When police arrest you, they are permitted to make a search incident to the arrest. But the search must still be within certain limits. How far a search may go is fact specific, and different judges may see the circumstances … Continue reading

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WHAT IS A DATING RELATIONSHIP UNDER ILLINOIS DOMESTIC BATTERY LAW

You recently got into a fistfight with your ex-significant other. The police arrived and now you have been charged with domestic battery. But your relationship ended some time ago. Is it still domestic battery? The answer is yes. A recent … Continue reading

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