On July 29, 2016, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2228 (Public Act 099-0697), which changed the laws regarding possession of cannabis (marijuana). It did not entirely decriminalize marijuana possession, but it did make possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, a civil law violation, as opposed to a misdemeanor. The Civil Law Violation…
Illinois Supreme Court recognizes the obvious – eyewitnesses don’t really remember that well About a year ago, the Illinois Supreme Court gave their approval to a key new tool for defendants and their lawyers in Illinois. Used properly and in the right cases, the new court ruling could change the way cases involving eyewitness testimony…
Even if your Illinois license is suspended for DUI, you might still drive with the MDDP and BAIID You’ve been arrested for DUI in Illinois – and along with a criminal case, your license has been suspended. Depending on if you submitted to a breath (blow) or blood test, or if you refused, your license…
Registering as an Illinois Sex Offender If you’re guilty of a sex offense in Illinois, you may have to register for life. Here’s how you can know for sure: If you are charged with a sexual crime, your punishment may not end once you’re done with any term of probation or prison time. In Illinois,…
Even after a judge or jury finds you guilty, you can still fight for an appeal Guilty” For many people, hearing this at the end of a criminal trial can be devastating and heartbreaking. You may even feel hopeless in that moment, knowing that you’ve been found guilty of a crime. But do you know…
A Criminal Defense Firm for all your legal needs Welcome to Kutnick Law, a law firm handling Criminal Defense in Chicago, Cook County, and all the surrounding suburbs in Lake County, DuPage County, and Will County, and others. Our firm’s experienced criminal defense attorneys are here to serve you and help you, fight for you,…