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Disorderly Conduct Lawyers

By Michael Smith

Disorderly conduct generally involves any type of act that is done in an unreasonable manner and both disturbs another person and provokes a breach of the peace. The disorderly conduct statute contains a number of subsections. Disorderly conduct may ...

Controlled Substance

By Michael Smith

Illinois law recognizes numerous controlled substances. These substances include such drugs as prescription pills, steroids, cocaine and heroin. The penalties associated with drug possession vary greatly depending on the drug and the amount. Possessi...

Assault and Battery Lawyers

By Michael Smith

An assault involves conduct that places another person in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. A battery occurs when a person causes bodily harm to another or makes insulting or provoking physical contact with another. Both assault and bat...

Bail Bond Violation

By Michael Smith

Release on a bail bond requires a person to comply with conditions set by the Court. Under certain circumstances, the failure to comply with the conditions of bond may result in additional criminal charges. As examples, a person may face additional c...