27
Dec
Our founding Attorney, Jonathan James, sat down with Good Day Stateline to discuss the new recreational cannabis laws that are going to be effective starting January 1, 2020. The new legislation was signed by the Illinois Governor in June of 2019 and will allow Illinois residents to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis. Follow […]
27
Dec
Starting on January 1, 2020, Illinois will become the 11th state in the country to legalize recreational cannabis. HB 1438 was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in June of this year. The new law will regulate cannabis similar to how alcohol is regulated. Adults over 21 may purchase marijuana at state-licensed dispensaries, however, […]
27
Nov
The domestic battery laws in Illinois are constantly changing and the Legislature is always adding new penalties for persons convicted of domestic battery. Simply being charged with domestic battery can have a severe impact on your job, educational opportunities, and your right to own a firearm. The laws concerning domestic battery are very complicated and […]
31
Oct
Although every person charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty, simply being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Illinois may result in further consequences outside of court. These consequences include the temporary loss of your driving privileges. The length of time your license will be suspended depends on […]
27
Jun
There are many new laws going into effect starting July 1. These include increasing the gas tax by 19 cents per gallon, increasing fees for petty traffic offenses from $120 to $164, and using your cell phone while operating a vehicle will now be considered a moving violation. Currently, motorist who are caught using an […]
05
May
Our founding attorney, Jonathan James, was one of only two lawyers from the Rockford area to attend a trial skills class conducted by the Trial Lawyer’s College last weekend. The Trial Lawyers College is an organization that is dedicated to helping criminal defense attorneys and plaintiffs attorneys for personal injury, in the advancement of their […]
20
Apr
In recent years, the State of Illinois has passed several laws easing the restrictions on possession of cannabis and the possible ramifications that marijuana possession can have on a person’s criminal record. The Decriminalization Law passed in July of 2016 made possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil law violation instead of […]
11
Apr
Thus far in 2019, sixteen police officers have been killed or injured on Illinois roadways while conducting traffic stops. This is a substantial increase over the same period in 2018. Because of this, law enforcement has stepped up their efforts to catch drivers who are unsafely passing police vehicles while they are engaged in traffic […]
22
Mar
Published March 22, 2019 The Illinois Supreme Court has found the laws banning the carrying or possession of stun guns and tasers unconstitutional. In a consolidated appeal of People v. Webb and People v. Greco, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously found that stun guns and tasers are bearable arms entitled to the protection of the […]
06
Mar
We are pleased to announce that our founding attorney, Jonathan James, has recently published a book on domestic battery defense strategies in Illinois. In the book Defending Domestic Battery, Attorney Jonathan James gives you the tools you need to understand domestic battery prosecutions and explains the legal strategies that can be used to avoid a […]