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ILLINOIS LAW ON PRETRIAL RELEASE—ARE YOU A REAL AND PRESENT THREAT?

Illinois abolished cash bail as of September 2023. However, a judge may still hold you in jail if the state shows: (1) proof is evident or the presumption great that you committed a detainable offense, (2) you pose a threat … Continue reading

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CAN THE COURT REVOKE MY PRETRIAL RELEASE IN ILLINOIS?

            You were charged with a relatively minor felony. The state did not ask the court to hold you in jail before trial, and you have been out on pre-trial release.  But you got into trouble again, and this time, … Continue reading

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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY AT MY ILLINOIS BOND HEARING?

Now, more than ever, it is critical to have an experienced attorney assist you when the court considers releasing you before trial  As of September 18, 2023, the SAFE-T Act eliminated cash bond.  Therefore, you can no longer guarantee your … Continue reading

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ILLINOIS’S NEW LAW ENDING CASH BAIL

UPDATED 6/27/24. The SAFE-T Act went into effect September 18, 2023.  The Act eliminated cash bond but allows a judge to keep you in jail if the state can meet certain criteria. Because a new law is bound to cause … Continue reading

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