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Chicago Case Heads to Supreme Court Over Gun Laws

The city of Chicago has a ban on handguns. The city of Washington D.C. had a similar ban until the U.S. Supreme Court called that law unconstitutional. Now the case McDonald v. City of Chicago will take the issue before the Court of the Land once again–this time deciding if their D.C. ruling applies to states and cities as well. read more

This entry was posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 10:52 am and is filed under gun laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Chicago Parishioner Charged with Arson for Torching Church

A West side Chicago church went up in flames this past week and a member of the church is accused of starting the blaze. Sixty-one year old James Deichman is charged with arson and is being held on $1 million bond. read more

This entry was posted on Friday, February 12th, 2010 at 2:20 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Illinois Ignition Interlock Program Effectiveness Uncertain

It’s been a year since the state enacted the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) program. At the time it was believed the program would reduce recidivism on DUI offenders. One year later, the program still has its critics. read more

This entry was posted on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 4:43 pm and is filed under dui, ignition interlock. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Chicago Drug Bust Nets $8 Million and 250 Kilos of Cocaine

In Federal crime news this week, 15 members of a Mexican drug cartel ring were busted in Chicago and their massive stash of drugs and cash were taken. read more

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 2:08 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Illinois Protection Orders Not Being Served

Protection orders are considered a crucial tool in the management of domestic violence and in the protection of victims. Illinois doesn’t have the best track record on serving them, and without service, they are worthless. read more

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Chicago Handgun Law Could Be Struck Down

Chicago’s citywide handgun ban is the strictest in the nation but that law stands to be struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. read more

This entry was posted on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Police Seek to Catch Illinois DUI Offenders In “No Refusal” Stings

Halloween marks another “No refusal” DUI sting taking place in Kane County. read more

This entry was posted on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 pm and is filed under dui. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

No Age Limit on Illinois Shoplifting Charges

A repeat offender was wheeled into the courtroom this week. She claimed to be partially deaf and wore a neck brace. The court, however, had little sympathy. read more

This entry was posted on Sunday, August 16th, 2009 at 11:52 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Kane County “No Breath Test Refusal” DUI Weekend Patrols in Jeopardy

In a show of legal sanity, some law enforcement agencies in Kane County are not willing to go along with “no refusal” weekend DUI enforcement programs pushed by prosecutors. read more

This entry was posted on Sunday, August 16th, 2009 at 2:22 am and is filed under dui. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Grudge Against Orland Park IL After Man Gets Ticket for Expired License Plate Sticker

A Bradley man has gone to war against Orland Park after being scanned at the mall, and issued a ticket for an expired license plate sticker. read more

This entry was posted on Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at 1:49 am and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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