A special prosecutor may be appointed in a case involving an Illinois police officer who is facing a drunk driving charge in connection with a Jan. 19 motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of one of her colleagues. The motion to appoint a special prosecutor was made by the Will County State's Attorney's Office to avoid a possible conflict of interest. The 12-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving too fast for prevailing road conditions.
Illinois coach sentenced for inappropriate relationship
A 23-year-old high school coach and former athlete was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail after she entered a guilty plea to engaging in criminal sexual abuse of someone who was more than five years younger than her. The woman will serve a probationary sentence until Dec. 20, 2021.
What's the right approach to your DUI defense?
Seeing the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror can ruin an enjoyable evening out. One minute you were driving home from dinner, and the next you have a police officer outside of your car window because of suspected drunk driving. This is a serious situation. Do you know what to do next?
Removing the statute of limitations for sex crimes against adults
Illinois residents may be interested in the effect that House Bill 2135, which lawmakers passed over the spring of 2019, will have on the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in that state. Removing the statute of limitations may allow prosecutors to prosecute sexual assaults that took place years into the past.
