Illinois passed the SAFE-T Act in 2021, which had sweeping criminal legal reform components to it. One of the most hotly debated provisions was eliminating monetary bail. However, there have...
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On February 22, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act, otherwise called the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA). The law has sweeping criminal legal reform components to it, including eliminating monetary...
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St. Patrick’s Day is a massive annual celebration, particularly in Chicago. Chicago hosts the second-largest parade in the country, which is kicked off with dying the Chicago river green. The...
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St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration in Illinois, Chicago in particular. It is important to remember that drinking and driving can have serious personal and legal consequences. According to...
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A DUI can lead to shame and embarrassment as well as legal consequences, such as the revocation of your driver’s license. At Glasgow & Olsson, our Schaumburg DUI defense lawyers...
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It is important for parents to understand the child support laws in Illinois. The laws can be complex and confusing, so having the right information and preparation is essential. In...
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When you hear ‘drug trafficking,’ you might imagine a high-level drug dealer like the ones seen on television in shows like Narcos or Breaking Bad. However, you could be charged...
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For parents who are going through a divorce, the fact that there will be changes for the kids is unavoidable. There are, however, many things that you can do to...
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We at Glasgow & Olsson have been covering the recent news and progressions on the issue of the SAFE-T Act’s constitutionality. As part of its effort to overturn a judge's...
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With more than 13 million divorces in the United States each year, the issue of how to divide marital assets is one of the most consequential and contentious during a...
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You may know by now that law in Illinois is getting stricter when it comes to weapons offenses. In an effort to curb the rising incidences of violence, a law...
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Despite recent press around aspects of the SAFE-T Act being unconstitutional, other aspects of the historic bill have gone into effect without major challenge. The landmark bill represents a big...
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It is the general mission of law enforcement officers to defend the public peace. Officers are required to enforce the peace, defend citizens from threats, and help promote the general...
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It is no secret that the national attention paid to police brutality cases has increased significantly in the last few years. Some are calling for more accountability, and legislation has...
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Illinois Bill HB3653 has made major changes to criminal justice law in the state of Illinois. Reforms range from additional laws and altering language in statute text to the expansion...
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