It is now a misdemeanor to let Fido freeze or to leave Heathcliff out in the heat. On August 7, 2015, Governor Rauner approved Public Act 099-0311, adding a provision to The Humane Care for Animals Act that makes it … Continue reading
Last week’s blog about laws you didn’t know existed got us thinking about ideas and practices that are commonly mistaken for laws but really aren’t. Often, we hear about current laws through the community we live in and from family, … Continue reading
Almost two years ago, Illinois voters passed a law that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin to open their doors in Illinois, as long as they follow the proper rules and regulations. This includes applying for the proper licenses … Continue reading
If you were one of the lucky thousands to snag a ticket for the Blackhawks Stanley Cup rally tomorrow, or if you’re just planning to head into the city for the parade, there are a few things you should keep … Continue reading
This past weekend, Spring Awakening Music Festival took place at Soldier Field in Chicago. After Saturday’s festivities ended, 19 year-old Steve Vongkoth was found dead outside of the festival. Police suspect it was a drug overdose. Music festivals may seem … Continue reading
As summer approaches us and schools dismiss their students for vacation numerous summer music festivals are among us such as Spring Awakening, which starts this weekend. These festivals are designed with the intent to provide entertainment, with incredible light shows, … Continue reading
If you look to the skies and see a small, UFO-like, hovering object following you around the city, you might be the subject of a criminal investigation. For at least the next two years, the Illinois State Police (ISP) has … Continue reading
On Monday, April 20 – widely known in cannabis culture as “420” – Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced the office will not prosecute most cases of misdemeanor possession. In its press release, the State’s Attorney Office wrote that … Continue reading
Click here to check out Samuel Partida’s collection of March 2015 criminal cases. And stay tuned for a strange and surprising list of illegal activities in Illinois!
While the entire country and office pools, bars and restaurants go crazy over NCAA basketball (Go Kansas!), we here at the Law Offices of Laura Morask are having our own March Madness of a wide array of trials, motions, hearings … Continue reading
