Last year, the Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Clark and People v. Melango, struck down the state eavesdropping statute as unconstitutional because it violated the First Amendment. Several months later, the Illinois’ General Assembly amended and passed a revised … Continue reading
On February 3, 2015 the Illinois Appellate Court held that an officer is not authorized to pat down an individual for weapons during the course of a community-caretaking encounter. Accordingly, a defendant cannot be charged with resisting arrest for … Continue reading
Check out Samuel Partida’s post discussing the top criminal law cases of January 2015!
This week for the Friday Frolic enjoy two light-hearted law related articles. Patrol Car’s Pizza Delivery Puts Oswego Police in People’s Spotlight Deer Hanging Around Markham Courthouse Enjoy the weekend!
Courts may require alleged domestic abusers to submit to GPS electronic surveillance as a condition of bail depending on the court’s evaluation of conditions outlined in 725 ILCS 5/110-5 (also known as Diane’s Law). If a person is charged with … Continue reading
Under Illinois new cyber bullying law, schools may require its students to turn over their social media passwords if the school suspects the student in engaging in cyber bullying. As expected, this requirement has caused quite a stir among the … Continue reading
New laws that went into effect this week include: • SPEED LIMIT: Senate Bill 2015 increases the speed limit on interstate and toll ways to 70 mph, unless some other speed restriction is imposed under the Illinois Vehicle Code. • … Continue reading
I am sitting here on Christmas Eve day about to leave the office for the next few days to enjoy time with my family and I wanted to thank all of our Law Office clients, past and present who have … Continue reading
Beginning January 1, 2015, media representatives may request to record and photograph hearings and trials in felony courtrooms at the 26th and California Leighton Criminal Building. Bond hearings, however, will not be subject to the initial pilot program. Cook County … Continue reading
As Christmas approaches, police are likely to be on the lookout for drivers who are under the influence. We want to stress to our readers that a DUI has dire consequences, and should be avoided at all costs. First some … Continue reading
