Monthly Archives: February 2013

THE NEW COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CELL PHONE BAN

Cook County Circuit Court has a new security rule at the courthouse. As of April 15, 2013, visitors to any Cook County Courthouse other than the Richard J. Daley Center can no longer bring in cell phones or electronic communications … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS

When most people think of disorderly conduct, they think of some drunk flailing about, swearing on the sidewalk. Disorderly conduct is the kind of catch-all crime that enables the police to arrest you if they can’t exactly pin you down … Continue reading

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