This week was one of the busiest weeks we’ve had in lauralaw history! We have been in court all day every day, including weekend bond court, and almost every district in Cook County. We welcomed four new clients, and thank … Continue reading
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
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has introduced an amendment to the City Municipal code which would raise the curfew age from under 17 to under 18. The current curfew ordinance, Chicago Muni. Code 8-16-020, prohibits minors under the age of 17 … Continue reading
An attack by two pit bulls in McHenry County has led to a lawsuit against the owner and handler of the two dogs. The Chicago Tribune reports that Steven Cuda, a former mayor of McHenry, and his wife Annette, have … 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
Over the weekend, a hacker posted nude photos of actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, which were believed to be stolen from their i-Cloud accounts. Lawrence contacted authorities regarding the photos, and the FBI says it is investigating the … 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
New App is Here!!! We at Laura Law are excited to announce the launch of our new app, which is available right now for free install for anyone using Android devices, and coming very shortly for install for all IOS … Continue reading
Usually once a week, I like to do a roundup of everything that’s been going on for the week with all of us at the office but today everyone was tired, cranky, and wired from all the Starbucks we drank … 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
