The use of Taser guns by law enforcement has raised serious questions on just how dangerous – sometimes fatal – these weapons actually are. The idea behind the use of Tasers is that shocking an out-of-control suspect or inmate is preferable … Continue reading
In the American criminal justice system, there are many cases of defendants convicted of a criminal offense for which they were later proven to have not committed. When a government agency declares that the defendant is “factually innocent” or relieves the … Continue reading
Under Illinois law, an order of protection, also sometimes referred to as a restraining order, is an order which prohibits a person accused of domestic violence from having contact with the alleged victim. There are three types of order of protections … Continue reading