We would like to thank Samuel Partida for turning us onto another case with his excellent research skills. This one, People v. Kofron, 2014 Il. App. 130335 (Il. App. 5th Dist., 8-21-14), concerns the police practice of going to a … 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
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
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
This is a continuation of yesterday’s blog, where Laura interviews the law clerks about their experience, and advice to aspiring law students. Laura: Ok, since I know upcoming law students will be dying to know this- describe how you met … Continue reading
Laura: TODAY I AM INTERVIEWING THE LAW CLERKS! In order to get a different perspective and hopefully help people coming into the practice of law, particularly criminal law, I am interviewing three of my people who are at various stages … Continue reading
Yesterday I made the mistake of watching Good Will Hunting a few hours before I was scheduled to meet a client. This was a movie that mysteriously I had never seen despite loving Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck! … 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
