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What is obstruction of justice according to Illinois law?

July 26, 2021
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NOTE: This page reflects additional information concerning Public Act 101-440, which took effect on January 1, 2020. Starting at that point, eligible inmates in Illinois can earn supplementary credits for good behavior and, potentially, obtain early release from confinement. A charge for obstruction of justice is a serious criminal offense under Illinois state law. While […]

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720 ILCS 5/31-4.5: Obstructing Identification & Providing a False Name to Police in Illinois

July 10, 2020
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NOTE: The following entry includes additional content to address the new Illinois requirements after Public Act 101-440 became effective. Since January 1, 2020, this Act amended the Criminal Identification Act and certain requirements for sealing criminal records. When a police officer conducts a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation, or detains a person on […]

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