Archive for January, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Strengthens the Worth of Public Criminal Trials
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court reinforced the right to public criminal trials. The ruling held jury voir dire proceedings should be open to defendants and to the public. The Presley v. Georgia ruling (unsigned 7-2) also said that a trial judge has a duty to seek alternatives to preserve an open courtroom even when there do not appear to [...]
New Illinois Laws For 2010
There are more than 270 new Illinois laws that went into effect at midnight January 1, 2010. Here is a list of the more significant new laws: TRAFFIC LAWS It is now illegal to text and drive at the same time. Drivers may not use cell phones in school or construction zones (unless they have a hands-free device). The speed limit for [...]
