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Please take note of the changes that begin on July 1, 2018 for all civil asset forfeiture cases in Illinois New forfeiture laws in Illinois begin on July 1, 2018 -
Issues that Must be Fully Developed in ISP Trooper Drug Interdiction Cases Illinois State Police troopers often claim to be expert witnesses in a variety of topics including kinesiology. We obtain full discovery in such cases -
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Illinois State Police are Conducting Traffic Stops Based Upon Confidential Informant Tips - These Stops are Called "Walled Off Stops" or "Whisper Stops" Illinois State Police conduct traffic stops in trafficking cases when they receive information from the DEA regarding Confidential Informant tips -
Crawford v. Washington - Introduction of Testimony Without a Live Witness Crawford v. Washington governs when the State may introduce evidence without a witness being personally present for cross examination -
Enhanced Sentences Can Occur for Certain Subsequent Sentences Enhanced sentences may be imposed upon conviction in some circumstances. Collateral consequences. -
Being charged with a Domestic Battery or Violation of an Order of Protection Does NOT Mean You will Be Convicted of That Charge Many charges are filed for accusations of domestic battery and violation of an order of protection in Edwardsville, Illlinois and Belleville -
US Attorney pleads guilty to DUI in Madison County the former us attorney for the southern district of illnois plead guilty to the offense of dui -
How to File a Civil Rights Action Against a Police Officer for Unlawful Conduct in 2017 civil rights actions can be filed against police officers for unlawful conduct and harassment -
DUI arrestees can legally drive as of January 1, 2016 the very first day of their Statutory Summary Suspension driving permits called mddps are controlled by statute. The Illinois Secretary of State has changed the law this year in 2016 to allow persons to drive on the first day of their sss -
Law Enforcement Officer - Worn Body Camera Act 50 ILCS 706/10-1, Et. Al. Illinois has enacted a body camera law in 2016. The law requires all officers to wear cameras and record events in their entirety -
Rodriguez v. US Holds Prolonged Detention Violates the 4th Amendment recently the case of rodriguez v united states held that prolonged detention after a point where the subject should be released violates the fourth amendment -
Rodriguez v. US Holds Prolonged Detention Violates the 4th Amendment recently the case of rodriguez v united states held that prolonged detention after a point where the subject should be released violates the fourth amendment -
Best Way to Beat Your DUI Suspension in Illinois illinois dui arrest and suspension how to win the suspension -
All citations issued by officers must be filed within 48 hours. The remedy is to have the citation dismissed. a new appellate case has been filed wherein a citation must be dismissed if the officer does not file it with the circuit court within 48 hours -
Changes in Maintenance in Illinois On January 1, 2015, the amendments to Section 5 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act will take effect, drastically changing how maintenance (formally known as alimony) awards in Illinois are calculated. -
False Arrest Claims Versus the Police false arrest is a violation of a person's fourth amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure -
Many people don't know what to do when they are arrested. Here are some simple tips to assist this in that predicament. arrest police interrogate custody lock up attorney questioning miranda -
Sex Offender Registration Act sex offenders required to register in the jurisdiction where they temporarily or permanently reside -
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