Category Archives: SAFE-T Act
Democrats Are Siding With Criminals Over Their Victims. They’re Destroying Our Communities | Opinion By Pastor Corey B. Brooks
As American citizens we must place our compassion in the right place: with the victims of crime, not the perpetrators. There is an obvious truth that I increasingly feel the need to say out loud: We are all American citizens. … Continue reading
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
How Much Can An Illinois Speeding Ticket Cost ?
Every driver fears seeing the red and blue lights in their rearview mirror, but how much do drivers in Illinois have to shell out if they are found to be speeding? While the ticket itself can be expensive, what it … 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
Report of Shots Fired at Great America—-Gurnee
Police are responding to a report of shots fired at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Several ambulances have been called to the scene. Video circulating on social media show park goers crouched down and hiding where they had … Continue reading