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Technological Trend: Warrants
The Maps application found on virtually all mobile phones has more than one use especially for law enforcement. Recently, more warrants have been issued by law enforcement to collect information about the movements and activities of Android users. By utilizing this strategy, law enforcement are able to chronicle the whereabouts of suspects in their… Read More »
Warrants for Android’s Location Data: A New Technological Trend?
Warrants for Android’s Location Data Warrants for Android’s Location Data affects things like the Maps application found on virtually all mobile phones has more than one use, especially for law enforcement. Recently, more warrants have been issued by law enforcement to collect information about the movements and activities of Android users. By utilizing this… Read More »
Too Stoned to Drive Science disputes the current Legal Limit
Too Stoned to Drive? Think you are Too Stoned to Drive? With states such as Colorado and Washington legalizing recreational use of marijuana for adults, lawmakers have postulated several questions about the potential effects of this for driving and driving safety. Both sides recognize that the psycho-motor and cognitive effects of cannabis use can… Read More »
Chicago Police Perjury Problem
According to the Chicago Police Departments mission statement, the department strives to fulfill their mission by attaining the highest degree of ethical behavior at all times. However, this statement has been questioned by the general public and civil rights lawyers throughout the years. From the shooting of Laquan McDonald to the act of writing… Read More »
Illinois to Tighten Gun Laws
Illinois legislators are taking the lead of President Obama this week by proposing more measures to ensure gun control. The bill, which has yet to be named, will be reviewed by the State House sometime this week. The bill’s goal is to encourage better business practices by gun dealers and to keep guns out… Read More »
Dennis Hastert Gets 15 Month Sentence
On April 27, 2016, Dennis Hastert, one of the most powerful politicians in the nation, was sentenced by Federal Judge Thomas Durkin to 15 months in prison. Hastert pled guilty to structuring bank transaction withdrawals to evade bank-reporting requirements. Federal officials determined the reason for the hush money was to cover up the sexual… Read More »
Removal of Storage Lockers in Leighton
On Monday, April 4, as defendants and attorneys filed into lines to get past security, some people were forced to rush back to their cars to store their cell phones. As of April 2, 2016, the Cook County Department of Facilities Management declared that they would no longer provide storage lockers for the public… Read More »
DUI Road Blocks | Berwyn Police Departments
DUI Road Blocks According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every day approximately 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This sobering statistic has legislation and police departments taking more steps to stop drivers from driving under the influence. The Sobriety/DUI checkpoints are… Read More »
Adult Probation DepartmentCook County’s | Facing More Questions
In May 2014, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans ordered an investigation towards the Adult Probation Department based on allegations of law enforcement searching probationers’ homes without warrants, secretly teaming up with the Chicago Police Department and the FBI, and illegal searches for drugs, information, and guns. Judge Evans even made a statement stating… Read More »
North Carolina Law Backlash
On March 28, 2016, gay and transgender groups rallied together to challenge a new law instated last week by Republican Governor Pat McCroy. The new law, known as the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, prevents cities and counties in North Carolina from extending protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity at places… Read More »