Four students arrested for Champaign textbook thefts

Four students have been arrested for allegedly stealing a number of textbooks. According to police reports, textbook thefts were first reported about a month ago. The thefts were occurring at bookstores near a Champaign community college. The fours students arrested, however, likely had a number of other accomplices. If you or anyone you know has...

Criminal Defense

January 28th, 2010

Two men wanted for Champaign break-in

Two men allegedly broke into a Champaign home Sunday. According to police reports, police are looking for two men who tried to sneak into the home through the back door. The house was apparently under construction, although the home’s owner was there at the time of the break in. When she saw the men, she...

Criminal Defense

January 21st, 2010

Woman’s purse stolen near campus

A woman was robbed near the University of Illinois campus Monday. According to police reports, the woman was walking near campus when two men began following her. Shortly later, one of the men grabbed the woman’s purse, and the two men ran away. The woman was not injured in the robbery. If you or anyone...

Criminal Defense

January 13th, 2010

Can your roommate give the police permission to search your apartment?

If police do not have a warrant to search an individual’s apartment, they may still be able to search parts or all of the apartment. For instance, if the individual has a roommate and the roommate gives the police permission, then the police may search parts of the apartment. This provision limits the search to...

Criminal Defense

December 23rd, 2009

What occurs at a criminal defendant’s first court hearing?

When an individual is arrested for a crime, that person will likely appear before a judge. At that court date, if the individual cannot afford an attorney, then he or she will be appointed a public defender. Usually at the first court hearing, the defendant will offer a plea or request a preliminary hearing. While...

Criminal Defense

December 17th, 2009

What’s the difference between parole and probation?

Parole and probation are different types of criminal supervision after sentencing. Parole is supervision of an inmate released from jail. Probation, on the other hand, is supervision that is given to a defendant either instead of jail time or in addition to jail time. Both probation and parole, however, can be revoked if the individual...

Criminal Defense

December 9th, 2009

Two women injured in car accident, one charged with DUI

Two women were injured in a car accident Saturday. According to police reports, one of the women was driving under the influence when her car collided with the other woman’s car. The woman who allegedly caused the accident was charged with driving under the influence. According to medical officials, one woman was seriously injured in...

Criminal Defense

December 4th, 2009

Man shot multiple times Tuesday

A man was shot multiple times Tuesday. According police reports, the man was shot while getting out of his car. When medical officials arrived, the man was treated for serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital. If you or anyone you know has been charged with a crime, contact the Champaign criminal defense lawyers...

Criminal Defense

November 24th, 2009

Is your child safe on the Internet?

Every day children are solicited online for sex. When this crime occurs for children 14 years old and younger, this crime is known as internet solicitation of a minor. This crime usually occurs in chat room or via other forms online communication like instant messaging. What usually occurs is that the individual will ask the...

Criminal Defense

November 20th, 2009

Pedestrian robbed by man with knife

A man was robbed and stabbed near Second street last month. According to police reports, the robber jumped out of some bushes, knocked the man to the ground, and brandished a knife. Robberies occur every day. While not all of them can be avoided, pedestrians should take certain precautions. These include walking in groups, traveling...

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