Monthly Archives: October 2018

THE ILLINOIS CYBERSTALKING LAW: DEFENSES TO USE OF A TRACKING SOFTWARE

You didn’t want your ex- to think they could outsmart you. So you placed an electronic tracking device on their phone. In so doing, you have violated the Illinois cyberstalking law, which prohibits knowingly, surreptitiously, and without lawful justification, placing … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF POSSESSING A METHAMPHETAMINE PRECURSOR IN ILLINOIS

Under certain circumstances having a box of Sudafed can turn into a Class 4 felony. In Illinois, you may not knowingly purchase, receive, own or otherwise possess any product that contains a methamphetamine precursor if you already have been convicted … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF SEXTING IN ILLINOIS

Texting can be a little too easy and nearly instantaneous. If you are angry or otherwise impaired, there isn’t much standing between you and your own bad judgment. So you hit send on that ill-advised message and the next thing … Continue reading

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CAN YOUR ROOMMATE LET POLICE SEARCH YOUR HOUSE?

The police came to your home while you were away. Police asked your roommate if they could search your room, and he said, “Sure, why not?” As a result, police found drugs under your mattress. Now you are under arrest. … Continue reading

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