Recent Posts in Police Misconduct Category
Posted on Aug 17, 2011 By Admin
In Summit three alleged gang members were arrested after one of the individuals fought with police officers. The police recovered 12 grams of heroin and 8 grams of cocaine . The arrest occurred as the ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2011 By Admin
People v. M.G. NOT GUILTY - THEFT The Defendant was charged with Theft in that she allegedly stole a Chicago Police Department ticket book. The Defendant did steal this item. However, the reason why ...
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Posted on Mar 23, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Just a few days before the anniversary of the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, according to the Huffington Post, a judge ruled that a group of protesters would be allowed to file a lawsuit against ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2010 By Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
One woman's tragic story has brought to light a little known police practice. Kathie LaFond was driving to pick up her boyfriend, who was drunk and could not drive, when she was pulled over by police ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2010 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
The manner in which a person is arrested and held can sometimes prove to be important evidence in the case. When law enforcement officers do not follow protocol, individual rights may be violated and ...
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