It’s been a hectic week here at LauraLaw. Tim spent his free time at the batting cages, where he learned that he has the coordination of a toddler. Michael immersed himself in the new Lady Gaga/Tony Bennett CD, “Cheek to … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune reports that Mayor Rahm Emanuel will ask Illinois Lawmakers to decriminalize marijuana, and to reduce the charges for possession of one gram or less of any controlled substance to a misdemeanor. Currently, the penalty for simple possession … Continue reading
School is officially back in session! The little ones are off to grammar school, the teens are groggily waking every morning to make it to first period, and our college kids are back at school-hopefully studying hard! (And, of course, … Continue reading
Diane’s Law permits a judge to require individuals “charged with intimate partner abuse including domestic battery, kidnapping, stalking, harassment and attempted murder to undergo a risk assessment evaluation.” Judges can also “require GPS monitoring of the defendant to help … Continue reading
Speed limits on Illinois tollways will not increase from 65 mph to 70 mph. Citing safety concerns and the tendency for Illinois’ drivers to exceed the speed limit by 15 mph or more, Governor Quinn noted “the convenience of increased … Continue reading
A new bill was signed into law by Governor Quinn last Saturday which allows defendants who have pled guilty, or will plead guilty, access to DNA testing that could exonerate them. The law took effect immediately, but to qualify for … Continue reading
The astronomical cost to taxpayers for the treatment of mentally ill patients in prisons is about to skyrocket. The Quad-Cities Dispatched obtained state documents which show Illinois taxpayers “will be billed more than $17.8 million to turn existing prison space … Continue reading
This past weekend, an over-zealous Bears fan ran onto Soldier Field during a pre-season training camp practice. The man was charged with felony criminal trespass in a place of public amusement and held on a $10,000 bond. This incident raises … Continue reading
This past June, Governor Quinn quietly signed legislation clarifying an ambiguity in the Illinois sealing statute. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. The changes made to the statute includes fixing a loophole in Section 5/2(c)(2) which lists the offenses that may qualify for … Continue reading
Here Are The Top 5 Tips To Keep In Mind This Fourth of July 1. Remember DUI Checkpoints are everywhere! The Chicago Police and the Illinois State Police plan to assign additional patrol units to the streets. Beware of additional … Continue reading
