Category Archives: Pritzker
Illinois Supreme Court Halts Abolition of the Cash Bail System
The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system in the state on Saturday, the day before that landmark criminal justice reform was poised to take effect in much of the state. The bail system overhaul — … Continue reading
New Laws in Illinois for 2023
– With the start of 2023 the New Year, there is always a new set of laws going into effect. More than 180 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2023, covering a range of issues big … Continue reading
Can you bring marijuana on a plane through a TSA checkpoint?
As more and more states legalize marijuana, and Congress sits on the cusp of passing a landmark bipartisan marijuana bill, things may be looking up for cannabis users nationwide. But not too far up, especially those gearing up to fly … Continue reading
Odor of Burnt Cannabis Insufficient to Search a Car
In a case that should be of interest to all Illinois law enforcement officers, the Third District of Illinois held recently that the odor of burnt cannabis alone does not give officers probable cause to search much like the odor … Continue reading
Safe-T Acts Six Major Flaws Threatening Illinoisans’ Safety
Threatening Illinoisans’ safety: Six major flaws in the SAFE-T Act’s end to cash bail – Wirepoints wirepoints.org/threatening-il… via @Wirepoints Proponents of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act claim that the law’s provisions to end the cash bail will make Illinoisans more safe once the provisions … Continue reading
How Will the SAFE-T Act Impact You ?
In my opinion, the worst part of the Illinois SAFE-T act tucked away in the law is, “If the defendant is not brought to trial within the 90 day period required by the preceding sentence, he shall not be denied … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day to All, Including Those Who Have To Work Today
On this Father’s Day, let’s take a minute to acknowledge the sacrifices they are making and the toll it is taking on not only the Officers but on their families as well. Have a safe and Happy Father’s Day!