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Feb. 7, 2024

The Juvenile Court is an institution that deals with juvenile delinquency cases. Its main objective is to protect society from juvenile crime, hold offenders accountable, and provide rehabilitation opportunities for both the juvenile and their family.

Dec. 29, 2023

Taking part in the electronic distribution of a nude photo of another person, often referred to as 'revenge porn', isn't merely frowned upon—it's a serious legal offense. This act involves the non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos, done without the person's permission.

Dec. 7, 2023

Navigating the world of juvenile law can often be confusing and stressful. It's even more challenging when it involves delicate matters such as sex offenses. As a criminal defense law firm, Gene Ognibene Associates believes in the importance and power of knowledge.

Oct. 31, 2023

If you are convicted of a sex offense in Illinois, the state law requires you to register as a sex offender. This requirement can make your life difficult and even unbearable in a number of ways.

Aug. 29, 2019

Marijuana is set to become legal in the state of Illinois in January 2020, making hundreds of thousands of people eligible for expungement of marijuana-related offenses from their records.

Aug. 28, 2019

Being subject to probation or supervision after being found guilty of a crime is never an ideal situation to be in since your freedom will be limited to a large extent. However, either outcome could be a great alternative to jail time.

Aug. 14, 2019

A 41-year-old Illinois man has been charged with drug possession, weapons possession and assaulting a police officer after allegedly attempting to flee from a McDonough County Sheriff’s Office deputy during the early morning hours of Aug. 8.

July 31, 2019

A 33-year-old Illinois man who was facing 10 drug possession, manufacturing and delivery charges will not be spending any time behind bars. The Decatur resident was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to a single count of possessing a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.

July 17, 2019

A 31-year old man and a 23-year old man from Illinois have been charged with possessing an estimated $11,400 worth of ecstasy. The drugs were allegedly found during a routine traffic stop by a McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy.

July 7, 2019

An Illinois man with 10 prior felony convictions has been sentenced to 201 months in a federal prison for possession of heroin and cocaine with the intent to distribute, threatening a federal official and mailing threatening letters to federal officials.