Specific state laws as they apply to the state of Illinois
Last Updated: January 2026 | Verified against current state statutes Quick Answer: How Long Is a Murder Sentence? Murder sentences in the United States vary dramatically by state and the degree of murder charged. First-degree murder typically carries 25 years to life or the death penalty in 27 states. Second-degree murder ranges from 4 years … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This guide reflects current Illinois law under 625 ILCS 5/11-401 through 11-403. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Penalties for Hit and Run in Illinois Your Legal Duties After an Accident Hit and Run Involving Property Damage Hit and Run Involving Injury or Death Illinois Crash Statistics Possible … Read more
Illinois takes a distinct approach to teen sexting compared to many other states. While the state has strict laws against child pornography, lawmakers have created a specific non-criminal framework for handling minor-to-minor sexting cases. Under 705 ILCS 405/3-40, minors involved in sexting are often classified as “Minors Requiring Authoritative Intervention” (MRAI) rather than being charged … Read more
A Summary of Illinois Whistleblower Laws In Illinois, employees can be discharged from work for any reason or no reason under what is known as the employment-at-will doctrine. However, the state has adopted a few exceptions to this rule, which are designed to protect employees. These include common law protections and statutory protections. Common law … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380/1 to 380/8) Coverage: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Illinois for personal use Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same problem OR 30+ business days out of service within 12 months/12,000 miles Remedies: Refund or comparable replacement vehicle at … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Illinois uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support, considering both parents’ incomes to ensure children receive fair financial support from each parent. This guide explains how Illinois calculates child support, recent changes to the law, modification procedures, and enforcement methods. Quick Summary: Illinois Child Support Model Used: Income Shares … Read more
A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Illinois Children under the age of 2 years who weigh less than 40 pounds or with a height less than 40’’ should ride on a rear-facing seat. A child can legally graduate to a forward-facing seat once he or she weighs 40 pounds or has a height … Read more
Statute of Limitations IL- Summary Illinois’ statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more
Last Updated: January 2026 | Verified against current Illinois Compiled Statutes Quick Answer Illinois is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations. Under 720 ILCS 5/14-2, you must have consent from all parties before recording any private conversation or electronic communication. However, Illinois law only protects “private” conversations where parties have a reasonable expectation … Read more