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What is the legal definition of nolle prosequi?

October 19, 2021
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NOTE: The following content incorporates new material to explain changes to Illinois law with Public Act 101-223 (effective January 1, 2020) and Public Act 101-651 (effective August 7, 2020). After these acts became effective, there were new rules for aggravated battery offenses committed in places of religious worship. Use of nolle prosequi When a criminal […]

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2010 expungement law in Illinois changes eligibility and waiting periods

February 19, 2020
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NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-027. These changes became effective on January 1st, amending Illinois law to legalize recreational use of marijuana and expunge certain possession charges. State lawmakers changed the law for the expungement process in Illinois significantly in 2010. The new […]

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