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
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
In the past few weeks, Governor Rauner signed into law two bills that make exciting changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code. On July 31st, the Governor approved Public Act 099-0212, removing the prohibition against receiving Supervision as a sentence for … Continue reading
This weekend is the Fourth of July and we here at LauraLaw want to wish everyone a happy holiday. This year there will be many DUI checkpoints set up in order to catch those who are driving under the influence. … Continue reading
If you were one of the lucky thousands to snag a ticket for the Blackhawks Stanley Cup rally tomorrow, or if you’re just planning to head into the city for the parade, there are a few things you should keep … Continue reading
Click here to check out Samuel Partida’s collection of March 2015 criminal cases. And stay tuned for a strange and surprising list of illegal activities in Illinois!
As you ease your way back into work this Monday after a beautifully warm weekend (and Daylight Savings!), make sure to review Samuel Partida’s list of Top February Criminal Law Cases of 2015! Check back later this morning for an … 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
