As we noted last year, tonight is the biggest drinking night of the year…and the biggest night for DUI Checkpoints and DUI patrols. And every year, like clockwork, people ignore the “Blackout Wednesday” warnings of extra DUI Patrols and DUI Checkpoints, … Continue reading
Every month, at about this time, our friend Samuel Partida, Jr. over at illinoiscaselaw.com blesses us with a list and description of all of the cases from the previous month that are relevant to our practice areas of Criminal Defense and … Continue reading
As if driving expensive cars were not enough of a thrill, a recent ruling from the Fifth District Appellate Court may have upped the ante by adding another benefit: the cost of your car might be a defense against forfeiture … Continue reading
As September draws to a close, our friend Samuel Partida, Jr. of Illinoiscaselaw.com has released his August Case Law update for us to study, and as usual we wanted to pass it along to you. This month’s list brings us a … Continue reading
This week, a Chicago judge made another important ruling for medical marijuana in this state. Cook County Judge Neil Cohen issued a ruling that requires the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to add Post-Operative Chronic Pain to its list of conditions for … Continue reading
Today we have some interesting procedural news for those interested in Illinois’ recent effort to decriminalize marijuana. The Supreme Court has announced rules to govern the new type of cases created by the law passed last month. Under the new … Continue reading
Samuel Partida, Jr., over at Illinoiscaselaw.com, has released his July list of important Illinois cases, and we wanted to give you an update to help you stay on top of recent developments. Mr. Partida’s website is a great resource … Continue reading
New temporary tatoo test promises more accuracy to prevent drunk driving and a dui! As anyone who’s been to college can attest,any story that begins with someone getting drunk and ends with them getting a tattoo usually leads to intense … Continue reading
Govenor Rauner signs Senate Bill with changes to marijuana enforcement of note to criminal defense and dui attorneys. Effective immediately, Senate Bill 2228 removes criminal penalties for possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana. Govenor Rauner signed this long … Continue reading
An interesting report from Chicago Tribune writers Tony Briscoe and Joe Mahr reveals that some Chicago suburbs might be biased against non residents when it comes to officers handing out speeding tickets. The report focuses a lot on the small Western suburb of Wayne, known for its … Continue reading
