In a new article by Libertarian monthly magzine Reason, author J.D. Tuccille laments the state of Washingtons recent dealings with Marijuana, which was voted to be made recreationally legal in 2012. Tucille writes that despite mostly roaring approval of the move, … Continue reading
Those of us who practice criminal defense are well familiar with the never ending twists and turns of exceptions to one of the most basic fundamental rights Americans have-the right to privacy. The public is probably more familiar with this … Continue reading
The Illinois Bar Association recently published a list of relevant cases related to criminal law. Check out the full case list by clicking here. We found a case related to DUI to be of particular interest. The People vs. Swanson deals with … Continue reading
Here at LauraLaw, we like to keep up to date with changes in DUI law. The ISBA (Illinois State Bar Association) posted a video by Attorney Donald Ramsell discussing medical marijuana and it’s effect on the new DUI laws. Click … Continue reading
Last week, the Illinois House approved a bill decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. Instead of criminal misdemeanor charges, the bill proposes a civil fine ranging from $100 to $200 for possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana. Currently, possession … Continue reading
We recently discovered an article published on reason.com that gives good insight into University Bias Response Teams. The University of Oregon has gone on the defense for these groups after they’ve recently come under criticism. Bias Response Teams have been known to … Continue reading
You are forewarned!!! Check out this article about how the Illinois State Police will be doing a specific crackdown across the state on seat belt violators. Then note the very last sentence- that a DUI arrest may be the end result … Continue reading
Lauralaw thought this was a really interesting case…for all of you who think the law is dry and boring this case combines craft beer, Hunter Thompson, Free Speech, and the little guy taking on the government’s beer label censorship and … Continue reading
Our friend, Samuel Partida Jr., has posted the April case law update. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Partida’s blog, he posts the most important criminal cases in Illinois each month. By following the link to his blog, you’ll see … Continue reading
Last week, Laura Law wrote a blog post about a constitutional challenge to new DUI laws in North Dakota and Minnesota. There are two cases, Birchfield v. North Dakota and Bernard v. Minnesota, which present the questions posed by … Continue reading
