Category Archives: theft
Qualified Immunity For Police is in Jeopardy Due to Lack of Police Officer Understanding
I hear a lot of cops worrying about how politicians might try to get rid of “qualified immunity.” But instead of worrying about a hypothetical, to me there is a much larger issue happening right now that most cops are … 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
Why Do Policemen Touch Your Tail Light When They Pull You Over?
Whether or not you have ever been pulled over in your vehicle by a police officer, you have probably wondered about this age-old strategy: policemen touching tail lights when they pull you over. This occurs when a police officer gets … 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
The Chicago Summer Shooting Season runs from 12pm Friday of Memorial Day weekend thru 6am Tuesday of Labor Day weekend.
Summer in #Chicago2023: 217 killed, 908 wounded2022: 249 killed, 1,106 wounded2021: 313 killed, 1,468 wounded2020: 346 killed, 1,604 wounded2019: 172 killed, 890 wounded2018: 210 killed, 924 wounded2017: 240 killed, 1,068 wounded2016: 276 killed, 1,292 wounded2015: 213 killed, 998 wounded2014: 158 … Continue reading
A Question, We Should All Consider is “When Should You Step Down Or Move On ?
The mainstream conversation about aging politicians remaining in office causes me to ponder why people retain leadership positions for too long. Be it politicians or CEOs of companies, what is the thought process of remaining for a considerable amount of … Continue reading →