Felons and Dogs
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We here at LauraLaw like to keep you apprised of laws that you might not know were on the books (check out our recent blog posts regarding laws you should know). Did you know that if you are a convicted … Continue reading
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Friday Frolic/Illinois Moped Operating Laws
Our attorney Tim Black had quite the surprise for us this week when he showed up driving a cherry red moped! He was all smiles as he showed up on the bright scooter, excited to show it off to the … Continue reading
New Problems for State Crime Labs
It was not long ago when we brought the attention of our readers to DUI issues. But with Octoberfest being celebrated this weekend in Chicago, we think that it is time to talk about DUI again; specifically about the problems of enforcing … Continue reading
Civics Now a Requirement for Illinois High School Graduation
For the first time in 10 years Illinois has added a new course to the requirements for high school graduation. Effective July 2016, at least one semester of civics will be required for students to receive a diploma. Many wonder what the … Continue reading
Memories – Never Forget
While we wrap up a shortened but hectic week here at LauraLaw, we are all taking some time to reflect, as the rest of the Nation does, on the terror attacks of September 11, 2015. While it is hard for … Continue reading
House Bill 218 Means Changes in Handling of Cannabis DUI
Over the past year or so marijuana has become increasingly decriminalized throughout Illinois. Last year, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced that her office would not prosecute small marijuana possession cases, and at the beginning of this year, a … Continue reading
Fun Friday Frolic!
Another busy week, capped by a busy Friday, has led us to this 7:00 p.m. Fun Friday Frolic. Somewhere between driving all over Cook County for court and meeting with law clerk applicants and new clients in the office, we … Continue reading
August 2015 Illinois Criminal Case Law Update
In what is becoming one of our favorite features each month, our friend Samuel Partida, Jr. at IllinoisCaseLaw.com has posted his August 2015 update of criminal cases published in Illinois. Mr. Partida has created an excellent blog, and we honestly … Continue reading
Push for Alternatives to Incarceration for Non-Violent Offenders
This past Friday, Bruce Rauner signed into action a bill that has been dubbed “Rocket Docket.” This bill, which was envisioned by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, aims to prevent extended jail time for non-violent shoplifters and trespassers. Using this bill … Continue reading
We Need a Law Clerk!
Every semester/year I go through the same thing: I find a great law clerk who inevitably has to go back to school/graduates/fills up their new semester with lots of classes all day (silly them!). So every semester I inevitably go … Continue reading
