As we previously reported, recreational marijuana became legal in the state of California on January 1st. And now in an unprecedented move, the city of San Francisco will throw out all marijuana related misdemeanors dating back to 1975. There are 8 … Continue reading
To the dismay of many marijuana supporters, this past Thursday Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he will allow federal prosecutors to decide how they would like to handle marijuana cases. The move sparked panic amongst marijuana growers, sellers, and buyers … Continue reading
By: Guest Author, Kevin Crowley Field Sobriety Tests To Expect When Cops Pull You Over When a police officer asks you to pull over and step out of your car on suspicion of drunk driving, he will likely ask … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a shirt and tie, and an Illinois law license. Local hero-attorney Todd Kooperman is one of my favorite Chicagoans. In a mission after my own heart, Mr. Kooperman is … Continue reading
A recent article published by CBS Chicago involved an Illinois man who was refused employment because he tested positive for marijuana, even though he had a valid medical marijuana license and a prescription from his doctor. This article highlights an … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black Gather ’round, children; I’d like to tell you about a little thing called the fax machine. You see, back when I was a kid, we didn’t have your fancy Gmails and Outlooks – nope – if you … Continue reading
With Illinois currently facing a budget crisis in the amount of $12.8 billion dollars, two lawmakers from Chicago think that marijuana could be the answer to the problem. Senator Heather Steans and Representative Kelly Cassidy have proposed dual bills in … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune’s John Byrne detailed a case yesterday morning in which the city of Chicago is being sued by the same law firm that recently won a huge settlement in a suit over the cities mishandling of red light and … Continue reading
In an article a few weeks ago from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the groundwork for a reliable Marijuana breathalyzer was discussed. Since Marijuana is burgeoning more and more in society as an acceptable and medicinally useful substance, … Continue reading
Some shifts in Cook County traffic policy under recently elected States Attorney Kim Foxx will be occurring as detailed by Chicago Tribune contact reporter Megan Crepeau in an article this morning. Certain traffic offenses will now not be prosecuted by … Continue reading
