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Scott’s Law In Illinois 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c)

March 18, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Scott’s Law in Illinois is the requirement that drivers slow down and move over when police cars or other emergency vehicles are stopped on the roadway.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Police, Suspension

In 2020 Can Police Search Your Car If They Smell Marijuana?

March 4, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

After Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act which became effective in 2020, can police still search a car when they smell cannabis? Episode 745 (Duration 44:50)

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Filed Under: Podcast, Probable Cause, Traffic Stop

Daniel Epstein Is Running For The Illinois Supreme Court

February 18, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

In Episode 738 (Duration 35:06) Illinois attorney Daniel Epstein sat down with the Criminal Nuggets Podcast and told us about his vision for the Illinois Supreme Court.

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Filed Under: Evidence, Podcast

Chicago Police Body Cam Requirement

January 8, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

In Chicago all police officers are required to wear a police body cam.

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Filed Under: Discovery, Podcast

A Break Down Of The Illinois Custodial Sexual Misconduct Statute With Michael Wepsiec

November 12, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Episode 698 (Duration 29:54). Attorney Michael Wepsiec of Murphosboro, Illinois deconstructs the custodial sexual misconduct criminal law statute.

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Filed Under: Dismissal, Podcast

What To Do About Fatally Flawed Criminal Charges: Alan Downen Interview

October 1, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

People v. Rowell, 229 Ill. 2nd 82 (May 2008). Episode 686 (Duration 31:58)

What’s the best way to handle legally insufficient criminal charges? In this episode you get a feel for what it’s like working in the criminal law.

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Filed Under: Dismissal, Indictment, Podcast

Ron Hain Kane County Sheriff Has Started A Series Of New Jail Programs Designed To Leave Inmates Better Off Than When They Came In

August 1, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has instituted a series of new inmate programs. Episode 667 (Duration 34:37)

The Kane County Jail’s new Diversion Program is making every effort to leave detainees better off than when they came into the jail.

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Filed Under: Podcast

Jamie Mosser Is Running For Kane County State’s Attorney

July 31, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Jamie Mosser, candidate for Kane County State’s Attorney, stops by to provide an update on the new Illinois cannabis law and lets us know what’s happening with bail reform in Illinois. Episode 658 (Duration 26:11).

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Filed Under: Bail, Podcast

Why You Should Never Pass Out While In Police Custody…You May Find Yourself In A Hospital Getting Jabbed For Blood

July 8, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Mitchell v. Wisconsin, SCOTUS No. 18–6210, Decided June 27, 2019. Episode 647 (Duration 22:02) (Categorical Rule Allows Warrantless Blood Draws From Unconscious Drivers)

Unconscious drivers plus natural BAC dissipation create an exigent circumstance for a blood draw. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blood, Podcast, SCOTUS

Gary True On What Happens When Police See Your Gun In Public

June 3, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Episode 643 (Duration 31:51) Illinois attorney Gary True explains the risk involved for anyone who reveals their gun in public. Licensed and unlicensed gun carriers have something to worry about.

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Filed Under: Illinois Gun Crimes, Pat Down, Podcast

Matthew Paulson & Larry Vandersnick Explain Exactly What Is Happening During An Average Traffic Stop

May 14, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

People v. Kruckenberg, 2019 IL App (3d) 170505-U. Episode 628 (Duration 31:43).

Matthew Paulson and Larry Vandersnick describe a drug interdiction traffic stop and analyze where it went wrong for the prosecution.

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Filed Under: Drug Dog, Podcast, Traffic Stop

Be Careful With Admissions By Omissions

April 17, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

People v. Ruiz, 2019 IL App (1st) 152157 (March). Episode 617 (Duration 15:47)

Defendant’s conversation with his buddy is recorded and his friend kept telling him he always takes things too far.

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Filed Under: Accountability, Hearsay, Podcast

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