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The Law Blog - Joseph P McCaffery & Associates
"No Refusal" Back in Kane for Another Holiday
The Daily Herald reports SA John Barsanti and crew are giving "No Refusal" one more shot, despite the questions of legality of the sting operation...<< MORE >>
Appeal Filed Today in "You Tube" Divorce: Smith v. Walsh-Smith
An appeal was filed today in the New York State Supreme Court in the matter of Smith v. Walsh-Smith, one of the most publicly covered divorce cases of 2008. Attorneys for Tricia Walsh Smith...<< MORE >>
Do "Routine" Immigration Checks Cross the Line?
The Obama administration is expanding a program to make the checking of immigration status a routine measure during local jail bookings. The result, it’s suggested, could be a tenfold increase in illegal immigrants identified for deportation...it is designed to identify what authorities call “criminal aliens.”
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AG Madigan Trying to Close Public Info Loopholes
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is proposing changes to Illinois law that will make government more transparent...<< MORE >>
Loopholes in Illinois Law Allow Officials to Deny Access to Public Records
In Illinois, getting a public record is a frustrating labyrinth of excuses, delays and denials...the state's Freedom of Information Act has more pages devoted to what records you can't get than what you can...
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Just Say No When it Comes to Unreasonable Vehicle Search
The Supreme Court issued a victory for supporters of Fourth Amendment rights and a blow to law enforcement last week when it placed new limits on vehicle searches by police...<< MORE >>
JPMA expands staff, deepens tax and family law resources
JPMA expands its staff and deepens its resources in tax litigation, financial planning, family law and mediation.<< MORE >>
State's $1.75 million death penalty defense fund exhausted
Today's Chicago Tribune reports that the $1.75 million the state pledged to the Illinois Public Defender's office for the defense of death penalty cases this year has been spent, with more than half of the money covering costs that exceeded last year's budget.<< MORE >>
Does new Illinois foreclosure law help homeowners or con artists?
The new Illinois law, which Gov. Quinn describes as “an important step in addressing the crisis that has swept Chicago, the state and the country” changes little. In fact, we expect it actually will create an even riper environment for the predators the Illinois AG and the long list of federal departments are coordinating efforts to stop....<< MORE >>
JPMA launches Facebook page
Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates invites you to join its new Facebook page and participate in discussions on a variety of current legal topics. We'll use some of the discussions to write articles you'll find here on The Law Blog...<< MORE >>
Had enough of red-light cameras? Speed cameras may be next
A piece of Illinois legislation left behind by the recently ousted former governor may allow speed-tracking cameras to be installed in nine Illinois counties, including Kane, DuPage and Will<< MORE >>
Mathematical formula may predict likelihood of divorce
The London bureau of AFP (Agence France-Presse) today reports a British mathematician has devised a formula to predict the likelyhood of divorce. << MORE >>
Will New Thumbprint Law Really Prevent Mortgage Fraud?
The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that a new law will require Cook County home sellers to submit a thumbprint, along with standard identity documentation, to a notary public beginning June 1. The law is designed to deter fraudulent transactions which frequently involve a forged signature.
As a law firm that has handled numerous mortgage fraud cases, representing individuals whose signatures were forged on various real estate transactions...
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Kane Refuses to Cancel "No Refusal"
Despite losing a contempt case in court, it appears that Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti still isn’t ready to give up his No Refusal Policy. << MORE >>
Ruling puts Kane DUI plan in doubt: Barsanti to review planned St. Patrick's weekend operation
Just two days after writing about Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti’s plan for more “No Refusal” DUI stops surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, a ruling in Kane County puts the practice in question. Barsanti suggests, “[his office] may be a step ahead of the legislation on [the matter].” We wonder if, perhaps, a more fitting description might be that his office has suffered a setback in its attempt to rewrite the laws and Constitution of both Illinois and the United States.... << MORE >>
Kane County No Refusal Stops Planned for St. Pat's Day
Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti has decided to bring back “No Refusal” traffic stops for St Patrick’s Day – Saturday night into Sunday, March 14 and 15, and
Tuesday night into Wednesday, March 17 and 18, reports Matt Hanley of the Aurora Beacon News. The “No Refusal” policy refers to the right of motorists to refuse breath or blood testing after a DUI stop – sort of....<< MORE >>
Lawsuit Filed in Aurora Hit-and-Run
A civil suit was filed Thursday in Kane County against Uriel Soto, aka Uriel Soto-Castro, the Aurora man facing criminal charges in the Jan. 31 hit-and-run which injured three teen-age pedestrians and closely missed a fourth teen, near the intersection of Galena Blvd. and Hill St. in Aurora.<< MORE >>
Use Proper IRS Form to Ensure Your Divorce Agreement is Followed
With April 15 quickly approaching, if you are a parent involved in a divorce or contemplating one, you need to consider the tax implications of your custody agreement.<< MORE >>
Fund Established to Assist Hit-and-Run Victims
On Jan. 31, four Aurora teenagers were heading home from a local Dollar Store when a speeding vehicle jumped the curb at Galena Blvd. and Hill Ave., striking three of the teens... The driver of the vehicle that injured the teens, Uriel Soto-Castro, was later arrested... A fund has been established to help these struggling families who are facing mounting medical costs. Contributions can be made via PayPal to TeenVictimsFund@jpmlaw.net or mailed to “Client Trust Fund” c/o Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates...<< MORE >>
Most Ticketed Vehicles: Is Your Car On the List?
ISO Quality Planning, a company that helps insurers rate risk, has released a list of the 10 most ticketed and 10 least ticketed vehicles. << MORE >>