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Cook County to host annual expungement summit June 2, 2012

May 1, 2012

All persons who have ever been arrested in Cook County should be aware of the free expungement seminar scheduled for June 2, 2012.
Under Illinois law, any person who is arrested and charged with a crime has a record with the Illinois State Police that can be disseminated nationwide. The record of the arrest remains even [...]

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Statistics show increase in felony charges across state of Illinois

May 29, 2011

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has been tracking felony and misdemeanor filings in state courts throughout Illinois over the years, and their findings may surprise you. The findings come as no surprise, however, to attorneys and judges handling these caseloads. The studies prove that, on average, prosecutors are seeking stiffer penalties more than ever.
Across [...]

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