Category Archives: gun
Denied a FOID Card in Illinois ? What are your options ?
In Illinois, many people get denied when applying for their Firearm Identification (FOID) card. Most of the time, this denial happens because of a criminal conviction. Other times, a denial can happen because of previous admissions for mental health treatment … Continue reading
Driver Obligations at a Police Safety Checkpoint, A Discussion
As an attorney, retired Director of Public Safety and former prosecutor, you do not, repeat, do not have to answer question such as where are you going? Where have you been…etc. Present you DL, Proof if Insurance and Registration if … Continue reading
We Live In Interesting Times
It took seventy years for the Soviet Empire to collapse and shrink into the current, autocratic state of Russia. Smaller, engaged in war, while bleeding away its manpower and wealth for a pointless war. In the unlikely event that Putin … Continue reading
March 25th is Medal of Honor Day
More than 3,400 servicemen have been awarded America’s highest decoration since it was established 150 years ago. Here are some other fascinating and lesser-known details of the Medal of Honor. America had almost no history of granting military citations for bravery … Continue reading
Venezuelan Gangs Coming To Chicago
It was only a matter of time…. Among our “asylum seekers” exist members of a Venezuelan prison gang. A characteristic of the gang is “extreme brutality.” Venezuela’s worst gangsters have crossed into the US illegally and are unleashing chaos in … Continue reading
Illinois Ends Cash Bail on Monday, September 18, 2023
On Monday, in Room 100 of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, history will be made. Mary Marubio is the presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. “People who have recently been arrested and who are … Continue reading