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Legislative measure to allow undocumented immigrants driving privileges in Illinois
Previously, I have written on the Illinois’ legislature’s efforts to provide undocumented immigrants the right to legally drive in the State of Illinois, /2/post/2012/11/legislative-push-to-allow-undocumented-immigrants-a-legal-way-to-drive.html. This week, such legislation passed the General Assembly as Senate Bill 957, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=957&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=55832&SessionID=84, before it adjourned its session. The bill has been forwarded to Governor Pat Quinn, who has indicated he […]
Season’s Greetings
During this holiday season, please remember to celebrate in a responsible manner. Do not drink and drive. If family gatherings become heated, please remove yourself. Enjoy the season as well as your friends and family. Please have a wonderful holiday. That being said, should my services be necessary, please feel free to contact me. Lori […]
On mentoring
I am quoted in today’s Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. I was contacted to answer the question, “Why do you enjoy being a mentor?” I answered, “I enjoy fostering the skills of new lawyers as well as forging relationships with the next generation of attorneys.” I have been fortunate to have had excellent mentors as well […]
United States Supreme Court refuses to consider Illinois eavesdropping statute, leaving in place Seventh Circuit’s questioning of its constitutionality
Today, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari and refused to consider the constitutionality of Illinois’ controversial eavesdropping law, in 12-318, Anita Alvarez v. ACLU. This leaves in place the the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in ACLU v. Alvarez, No. 11-1286, ruling that the Illinois eavesdropping statute restricts a medium […]
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Please enjoy the holiday weekend. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Drive responsibly and do not drink and drive. Make the weekend a memorable one filled with family and happiness. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 [email protected]
Legislative push to allow undocumented immigrants a legal way to drive
In Illinois, there is currently no avenue for undocumented immigrants to legally obtain a driver’s license. Many persons are stopped for minor traffic violations and are subsequently arrested for the misdemeanor offense of driving without a license. Although I rarely cite news articles in this blog, The Chicago Tribune just published an article that announces […]
Court holiday
Although the Circuit Court is closed today in honor of Veteran’s Day, my law office will be open. Please feel free to contact me. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 [email protected]
Veteran’s Day
As I posted last year at /2/category/veterans%20courts/1.html, since today we are celebrating Veteran’s Day, it is important that we acknowledge the men and women who have bravely fought for our country. A new study by the Pew Research Center has evaluated the impact of such service upon veterans. https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2011/10/05/war-and-sacrifice-in-the-post-911-era/ It is important to note that […]
Consequences of inadvertently possessing a weapon at an airport checkpoint
With the holidays upon us, it is important that all gun owners or persons who live with gun owners do not inadvertently try to board an airplane with a weapon. Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 5/29D-35.1, it “is unlawful for any person to board or attempt to board any commercial aircraft, knowingly having in his […]
Illinois’ new non-violent offender expungement law
Recently, Illinois amended its law regarding the expungement of non-violent offenses effective January 1, 2013. A new provision called the Offender Initiative Program 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3.3 would allow persons who had not been previously convicted of or placed on probation or conditional discharge for a felony and who are charged with certain probationable non-violent offenses […]