Lawyers Directory Illinois: 2016

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Illinois | Theft

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Every theft case is different, and so there is a need for an attorney that understands the circumstances, and helps in finding the best solution. Theft is a crime and can affect life to the basics.

There are several types of theft identified by the Illinois law, but in either case, without proper legal help, the result could be a very hard punishment. Theft charges may seem mild, but that is only an illusion. Professional help is essential in mitigating the impact of theft charges in Illinois.

All theft crimes in Illinois are based on larceny, which is the criminal action of having in possession property of someone else without their consent, usually taken secretly or by force, with the intention of using the property as own.

Extortion is a theft related crime with the sentence of up to 7 years in Illinois. Extortion occurs, when a person demands something from another person, and uses either threats or worse. The scenario is composed of a theft and related blackmailing or strong language that forces the victim to succumb to the crime.

Embezzlement comes with punishment of up to 25 years in Florida and very high fines. If employees uses company funds or other property for unauthorized transactions that are not related to any workings of the company, they are committing embezzlement. The punishment severity depends on the amount of money that is stolen. The difference between a larceny and embezzlement lies in the possession of the property in question. Embezzlement not only encompasses a theft, but also the fact that the thief was in legal possession of the property at the time of the theft, because the employer has entrusted the asset to the employee.

Grand larceny carries a sentence of 4 to 25 years. Like with embezzlement, grand larceny punishment depends on the multitude of the theft; however, for a crime to fall into this category, it has to be connected to property that amounts to $1,000 or more.

Petite larceny is the smallest of crimes in the theft category and can lead to time spent in jail for up to 1 year. Any theft crime connected to property that amounts to $1,000 or less will be categorized as a petite larceny.

Thou courts will always need to provide the stolen property and the rightful owner to press any charges. However, if you find yourself being the target of theft accusation, act immediately. Contact the lawyers at starlaw.us they are here to help you deal with any size theft charge.

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Illinois | Divorce

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Dealing with a divorce can be hard on the whole family. Not only are you and your spouse going through this hard time, but your children and other family members are dealing with their own feelings during the proceedings. When you are dealing with a divorce, especially one that could get messy with custody battles and issues over property, contact the lawyers at starlaw.us.

Alternatives

Before starting out with your divorce proceedings, our professionals will discuss some of the alternatives that you can go with. These often give you a chance at keeping the marriage together and will save a lot of time and money from going to court. Some options available include separation, annulment, and marriage counseling. In an annulment, you will work with the court to rule that your marriage is and never was, valid legally. During a separation, you and your partner can enter into an agreement that provides for visitation rights, child custody, and even spousal supports.

These different alternatives can be difficult to get through and most couples don’t understand how to make it through the issues. Hiring a Illinois defense lawyer with proven skills at dealing with DUI issues, like the lawyers on starlaw.us can help you to get through this divorce or other agreement between you and your partner.

Requirements for divorce

In order to file a divorce in the state of Illinois, either your spouse or yourself must reside in the state for a minimum of 180 days before filing for divorce. You must also live in the county you file for a minimum of 10 days before filing.

Divorce proceedings

Depending on the particulars of the divorce, there are different ways that the divorce can be handled. When the proceedings are complex and involved disagreements about spousal supports, child custody, and property agreements, it might be necessary to go to court. In other divorce proceedings where there are no children and very few disagreements, especially when a prenuptial agreement is present, you may be able to finish the proceedings with mediation and discussions with a judge.

Regardless of the methods you use to finalize your divorce, you need to have the right defense present to help you out. Going through a divorce on your own can be frustrating and when your spouse has a lawyer, you may be cheated out of what you deserve for your time and effort. The professionals at starlaw.us are here to help you out through all the steps of your divorce proceedings.

The lawyers at starlaw.us strive to provide our clients with the best legal team possible for forgery and fraud. If you find yourself facing these kinds of charges, please feel free to contact our defense attorneys as soon as possible so that we can evaluate your case and get you the help you need. Ask for a free initial consultation.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Illinois | Interference While Traveling

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Getting on a plane to an exciting destination may sound like fun in the movies, but it is rarely an event that people look forward to. You may not like being delayed to getting home or going on a vacation, may be tired of all the long waits and rude people, and it is just not a fun experience for anyone. But acting out against the people who assist you in getting from one destination to another is not allowed and could put you with charges of a criminal offense. Any sort of interfering, threatening, and hitting of a crew member who is working on your plane is a violation of federal law and you could face felony charges.

If you got a little upset during you last plane ride and interfered with one of the crew members on the trip, make sure to get the right legal counsel to be on your side the whole time. This can help you to get the best results and support in court without having to spend too much time in jail for this irrational act.

Assaulting the Crew member

There are laws in place that are meant to help protect the crew and passengers on your plane. These laws have made it illegal for you to interfere with any of the crew, whether this is the pilots or the flight attendants. They are there to make sure you and everyone else is safe on the trip, and if you assault them, they are unable to properly complete their jobs. If you assault them, whether it was an attempt or you actually injured them or you intimidate them, you could face felony charges. In addition, if you are using some form of dangerous weapon in order to attack, you are going to face much higher penalties than anyone else.

Interfering with the Crew member

Even if you aren’t doing actions that are considered assault, you can still face felony charges when you interfere with the work that the crew members are trying to do. There are huge fines just for interfering with a crew member while they are doing their duties. Some of the disruptive behavior that could get you in trouble includes:

Using your body to block a flight attendant when they are walking down the aisles

Disobeying requests to turn off a device, go back to your seat, or sit down.

Making any sort of threat about hurting anyone on the plain, a pilot, or a flight attendant.

Being on the ground and shining a laser beam up to the cockpit.

Understanding the difference between these two charges is difficult, but it can be crucial. Interference can get you in trouble, but usually you are just getting fees and penalties to deal with. On the other hand, assaulting the crew member can get you put in jail and worse because it is a federal offense. In some cases, you could be charged with a combination of both, which is going to make the situation much worse than it started.

It is always best to just keep your cool when you’re flying in the air. Find some nice relaxing way to stay calm and enjoy the flight as much as possible. Keep in mind that the crew members are simply doing their jobs, and not trying to ruin the good time you are having. Listen to what they say and the flight should go just fine.

If you happen to be charged with interfering or assault of a crew member while flying, make sure that you find the right criminal defense lawyer to help you out right from the start.

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