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FBI Reports Falling Crime Rate in Illinois

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe posted in Criminal Penalties on Monday, February 6, 2012

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that crime decreased from January to June 2011 across Illinois and in cities like Aurora, Wheaton and Chicago. An overall drop was noted in the number of violent crimes like murder and property crimes.

For example, murders in Chicago were down by over 13 percent in 2011 as compared to the previous year. Aurora also experienced a decrease in murders. However, the Aurora Sentinel noted that the decrease in murders was offset by an increase in violent crimes including sexual offenses, robbery and aggravated assault, which increased from 1,447 in 2010 to 1,467 last year.

Across the Chicagoland area property crimes, such as theft and breaking and entering were down. Property crimes in Aurora specifically fell 3.3 percent after increasing between 2009 and 2010.

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White Collar Prosecutions: Should There Be More?

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe posted in White Collar Crimes on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

A recent editorial in the Chicago Tribune decries the lack of prosecutions of high-profile corporate fraud. It points to various explanations of why there appears to be more white collar and corporate fraud in the news and less prosecution.

The editorial notes that court decisions have often gone against government prosecutors. However, the simplest answer is that prosecuting white collar fraud is extremely difficult.

Modern businesses are complex and their financial operations are even more complex. Couple that with the interaction of commercial and investment banking, stir, and then run through a shredder, and you have the raw material for a corporate fraud prosecution.

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No Change to Marijuana Laws Imminent in Naperville

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe posted in Marijuana Possession on Monday, December 5, 2011

Recently, the city council in Evanston passed an ordinance that reduces the penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana - 10 grams or less. The new ordinance keeps offenders out of the courts by issuing a ticket and fine rather than jail time for marijuana possession. According to the Chicago Tribune, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl supported the bill as a way to allow young people to avoid a criminal record that might hurt their chances for later employment.

Within the last several months Oswego and Cook County have also discussed issuing tickets rather than jail time. Those in favor of "decriminalization" point out that the ticketing approach saves officers time and may also increase income for local cities and villages.

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As Chicago Ups Criminal Fines, Naperville Ponders Same Move

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe posted in Criminal Penalties on Thursday, November 10, 2011

A city budget crunch means higher fees for people who break the law in the City of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2012 revenue ordinance increases the municipal penalties for a variety of infractions. For example, the fine for having a car impounded as a penalty for DUI, drug charges, soliciting a prostitute or illegal possession of a firearm will double to $2,000. The fine will increase to $3,000 for violations that take place within 500 feet of a park or school.

The fine for having a vehicle impounded for driving with a suspended or revoked license will double to $1,000. Vehicle owners will also be subject to a doubled fine - from $1,000 to $2,000 - if their car is seized after being unlawfully used to flee from the police or otherwise avoid police pursuit.

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Increased Naperville DUI Enforcement for Halloween

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe posted in DUI on Friday, October 21, 2011

Halloween is a great time to dress up and have a fun time. But as you make plans to celebrate throughout the Chicago area, keep in mind that law enforcement will be on stepped up patrols for impaired driving. Drunk driving charges are not the way to end a fun evening.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 1 out of 5 Americans admit to driving after drinking alcohol. In 2009, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 48 percent of highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night involved a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. In Illinois, if you are caught behind the wheel with a BAC of 0.08 or greater, you can be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

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Welcome to Our DuPage County Criminal Defense Blog

On behalf of Law Office of Philip R. Nathe on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

At the Law Office of Philip R. Nathe, we are committed to providing our clients with the exceptional criminal defense that they deserve. Attorney Philip Nathe has been involved in the DuPage County criminal justice system since 1981. He began his career as a courtroom clerk, and then worked as a probation officer before becoming an Assistant State's Attorney responsible for the prosecution of a wide range of crimes.

After leaving the prosecutor's office, attorney Nathe began offering his skills in defense of those facing criminal charges. In 1994 he opened the Law Office of Philip R. Nathe. During our decades of service we have built a reputation amongst the judges and attorneys of our area for providing our clients with the exceptional criminal defense they deserve.

We understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with facing criminal charges. We strive to give our clients the confidence that their cases will receive the attention it deserves from an attorney who understands how to create successful defense strategies.

We will be using this blog to comment regularly on developments in criminal law that we feel can have an impact on our clients' cases. To schedule a free initial consultation with our Naperville DUI attorney, call 630.364.4621, toll free at 888.583.6197 or simply contact us online.

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