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Res Ipsa Loquitur - Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself."
In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person
for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Illinois
Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of
criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.
Illinois Incarceration rates for prisoners.
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Illinois
12/31/1998
357
12/31/1997
342
12/31/1996
327
12/31/1995
317
12/31/1994
310
12/31/1993
294
12/31/1992
271
12/31/1991
247
12/31/1990
234
12/31/1989
211
Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations
seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.
Persons convicted of a crime may be
incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a
civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are
not incarcerated.
Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:
White Collar Crime
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Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same Source: NPR
News about Criminal cases in Illinois and nationwide:
Identifying Prescription Drug Fraud
Prescription fraud is defined as the illegal acquisition of prescription drugs for personal use or profit. This phenomenon is an increasing problem... Read more >
Hate Crimes Task Force Nets Results
FBI statistics tell us there were 7,649 hate crime incidents reported in the U.S. in 2004. Behind those numbers are hateful and hurtful crimes... Read more >
Definition:
A minor offense, lower than a felony, which is punishable by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine, but not prison. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C.
Search warrant
Definition:
An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff, constable, or other officer to search a specified location.
Levy
Definition:
A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
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Illinois Incarceration rates for prisoners.
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