20
Apr
Although the right to bear arms is protected by the 2nd Amendment to United States Constitution; for residents of Illinois, in order to legally possess or own firearms and/or ammunition, individuals must have a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. The idea of a FOID Card was created in Illinois by the Firearm Owner’s Identification […]
30
Mar
We are happy to announce that Gretchen Collins has joined our team and will be working as the Office Manager in our Rockford Office. Gretchen attended Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Government Pre-Law in 2019. Gretchen was born and raised in the Northern Illinois area and […]
23
Mar
On March 20, 2020 Illinois Governor Pritzker issued an executive order requiring Illinois residents to stay-at-home to help contain the outbreak of the corona virus. This order went into effect on March 20, 2020 at 5pm and will remain in effect until April 7, 2020. The order requires Illinois residents to remain at their house […]
17
Mar
Orders of protection are court orders that are designed to protect one family or household member from the actions of another. They are governed by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. An order of protection is a civil order and not criminal in nature. However, if the order of protection is granted and the Respondent violates […]
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 […]