The crime of Criminal Trespass to Real Property in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/21-3 as follows:
Criminal Trespass to Real Property Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois Criminal Law
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Criminal Trespass to Vehicles Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Criminal Trespass to Vehicles is defined by 720 ILCS 5/21-2 as the crime a person commits when he or she knowingly and without authority enters any part of or operates any vehicle, aircraft, watercraft or snowmobile.
Appealing a Criminal Conviction in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, an individual has the right to appeal a criminal conviction. If an individual was found guilty either by a jury or at a bench trial, they may appeal their conviction and sentence
Heinous Battery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law defines the crime of Heinous Battery in 720 ILCS 5/12-4.1 as the crime a
Home Invasion Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, the crime of home invasion is defined by 720 ILCS 5/19-6 as the crime a person commits when without authority he or she knowingly enters the dwelling
Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felons Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 makes it a crime for a person who has been convicted of a felony in Illinois or another state to possess a firearm or ammunition:
Sentencing Guidelines and Factors in Aggravation and Mitigation in Illinois Criminal Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law requires a sentencing judge in a criminal case to consider a series of factors when determining a sentence to impose upon a defendant who has been convicted of a crime. There are factors in aggravation, which suggest a harsher sentence, and factors in mitigation, which suggest a lighter sentence. Those factors and additional guidance as to sentencing are
Cocaine Possession with Intent and Manufacture or Delivery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Illinois, the Controlled Substance Act (720 ILCS 570/200, et seq) prohibits possession of cocaine. Under Illinois law, possession of cocaine is treated very seriously and is always a felony charge. That differs from many states, which have a misdemeanor charge when a small amount of cocaine is possessed for personal use.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Illinois, it is a crime to possess drug paraphernalia. 720 ILCS 600/3.5 defines the crime of drug paraphernalia possession as the crime
Violation of an Order of Protection Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, a person who violates a protective order can be prosecuted with a misdemeanor or felony charge. The crime of violation of a protective order in Illinois is defined in 720 ILCS 5/12-3.4 as
Illinois Misdemeanor Sentences
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law provides for 3 classes of misdemeanors, each of which carries a different possible sentence. This article addresses those Illinois misdemeanor sentences.
Illinois Felony Sentences
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Felonies in the state of Illinois come in several different classes, each which has a different range of prison terms and other penalties. This article discusses those felony classes and punishments in Illinois.
Forgery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/17-3) defines forgery as the crime committed when a person does any of the following actions:
Harassment Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The state of Illinois defines the various crimes of harassment through different means of communication in 720 ILCS 5/26.5-0.1. To understand IL harassment it is first important to
Domestic Battery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of domestic battery is defined by 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2 as the crime a person commits when he or she knowingly without legal justification by any means causes bodily
Expungement in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, an individual may request an expungement to clear certain charges from their criminal record. Only certain charges are eligible for expungement, and it is best to first determine if the charge is eligible before
Shoplifting Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Illinois, there is no specific charge of “shoplifting” which means that a person accused of shoplifting is often charged with Theft under
Residential Burglary Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Illinois crime of Residential Burglary (often abbreviated as Res Burg) is defined by 720 ILCS 5/19-3 as the crime a person commits when he or she knowingly and without authority enters or knowingly and without authority remains within the dwelling place of another
Burglary Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, burglary is defined by 720 ILCS 5/19-1 as the crime a person commits when without authority he or she knowingly enters or without authority remains within a building, housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car, or any part thereof, with intent to commit therein a felony or theft
Robbery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Robbery charges in Illinois are defined in a few different ways, which the crimes of Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, and Armed Robbery. All three types of robber in Illinois are