On January 13th, state legislators approved a colossal 764-page police and criminal justice reform bill that includes major changes, such as ending the practice of cash bail and money bonds, requiring all officers across Illinois to wear body cameras, and easing restrictions placed on those convicted of lesser charges. Legislators designed the bill to address much more than Illinois' policing standards, but time will tell what kind of effect its changes will have at the community and state level.
This article will discuss the recent vote to decriminalize marijuana and what the means for the country. We will answer the following questions: what is the MORE Act?, what is decriminalization?, how can marijuana be legal in certain states but illegal for the country?, and does passing in The House of Representatives affect the current law?
This article will discuss how manslaughter is defined and charged in Illinois. We will answer the following questions: What is considered manslaughter?, Are there different types of manslaughter?, What are the penalties in Illinois for manslaughter?, and How can one defend against a charge of manslaughter?
Iowa’s policies keep a majority of criminal records public. The Iowa criminal court docket is available online for free. This means it’s accessible to your landlord, spouse, friends, neighbors or a future employer. However, in certain circumstances, you may be able to get a charge expunged.
Burglary is a common crime in Iowa. When most people think of burglary, the probably think of someone sneaking into a building at nighttime to steel from the property. While this would probably constitute burglary, the legal definition is broader. In this article, we will discuss: The elements of the crime of burglary; Intent in the crime of burglary; What is an occupied structure?; The degrees of burglary; The crime of attempted burglary; The crime of possession of burglar’s tools
In every state in the USA, if you’ve been injured by someone who is intoxicated, you can bring a personal injury claim against them. In addition, some states, including Iowa, have laws that also allow a person who has been injured by an intoxicated person to bring a claim against the alcohol vendor or person who provided the alcohol.
This article will discuss the recent vote to decriminalize marijuana and what the means for the country. We will answer the following questions: what is the MORE Act?, what is decriminalization?, how can marijuana be legal in certain states but illegal for the country?, and does passing in The House of Representatives affect the current law?
In this article, we will look at several changes to Iowa criminal law which were created through statute and case law. We will look at the law relating to: changes to traffic stop laws in Iowa, Operating While Impaired (OWI) Laws in Iowa, Jury selection in Iowa, Weapons and “Stand your Ground” laws in Iowa, Changes to Iowa’s animal abuse laws, Cultivation of hemp in Iowa, Changes to Tobacco Laws in Iowa, and Restoration of voting rights to felons in Iowa
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This article will discuss the recent vote to decriminalize marijuana and what the means for the country. We will answer the following questions: what is the MORE Act?, what is decriminalization?, how can marijuana be legal in certain states but illegal for the country?, and does passing in The House of Representatives affect the current law?
As a handful of major metropolitan cities and states begin issuing shelter-in-place orders and possible future quarantine we are left asking ourselves questions such as, “Is it legal for me to go outside anymore?” “The airports are still open, can I fly?” “Will I get arrested for walking my dog?” That last question might sound a little ridiculous, but during an unprecedented time, with local officials issuing different statements around the country, its difficult to discern real news from fear-mongering.
This article will discuss the recent vote to decriminalize marijuana and what the means for the country. We will answer the following questions: what is the MORE Act?, what is decriminalization?, how can marijuana be legal in certain states but illegal for the country?, and does passing in The House of Representatives affect the current law?
As a handful of major metropolitan cities and states begin issuing shelter-in-place orders and possible future quarantine we are left asking ourselves questions such as, “Is it legal for me to go outside anymore?” “The airports are still open, can I fly?” “Will I get arrested for walking my dog?” That last question might sound a little ridiculous, but during an unprecedented time, with local officials issuing different statements around the country, its difficult to discern real news from fear-mongering.
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Our team of friendly professionals are standing by to take your call now at (630) 324-6666.