Resentencing Criminal Suspects

A new law, effective January 1, 2022 allows county prosecutors throughout Illinois to allow and seek re sentencing for people convicted of crimes if they believe their original sentence does not serve the interests of justice..  Under the new law someone who is rre sentenced cannot be given a harsher penalty than their original sentence.  Judges may consider myriad factors including an inmate's disciplinary record while incarcerated, their reduced risk for committing future violence, and if their health has worsened. #resentencingcriminalsuspects,

Lemonade Stands

A new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2022 prohibits public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16.  Known as  "Hayli's Law" it was inspired by 12 year old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.#lemonadestands,

Supervised Child Visitation

What supervised visitation means in practice can vary considerably. Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/600(m)), the term ‘supervision’ is defined in a relatively broad manner. It simply means “the presence of a third party during a parent’s exercise of parenting time.” When required, supervised visitation falls into one of two categories:

1. A court-appointed professional (therapist, social worker, etc.) will be present with the parent and child during their visits; or
2. An agreed-upon, trusted family member or friend will be present with the parent and child during their visits.

The option that makes the most sense will depend on the specific circumstances at hand. In some cases, both parents may agree that supervised visitation is warranted. Working together in a collaborative manner, they may be able to agree that a trusted relative (such as a grandparent) can serve as the supervisor. In other cases, it is best to seek professional help and support.#supervisedvisitation,

Illinois Eavesdropping Law

 Illinois is a strict two-party consent state. In many circumstances, it is illegal to record a private conversation in Illinois unless all parties have given consent. ... Under Illinois law, you can be charged with a crime for using an “eavesdropping device” to record a private conversation without consent . #eavesdropping,

Changes to FOID and CCL Cards

Illinois residents can expect a few changes when it comes to FOID cards and conceal carry next year.Starting on Jan. 1, 2022, new FOID cards will be printed without expiration dates and if the cardholder has a valid concealed carry license they will be issued a combined card.Additionally, when a FOID card is suspended the Conceal Carry License (CCL) will be suspended until the FOID card is reinstated.When a CCL is suspended or revoked the cardholder will retain the combined card but it won't show a valid CCL in the system #FOID, #CCL,

Restitution

Restitution holds offenders partially or fully accountable for the financial losses suffered by the victims of their crimes. Restitution is typically ordered in both juvenile and criminal courts to compensate victims for out-of-pocket expenses that are the direct result of a crime. #restitution,

Surge In Filing Divorce Cases

The first three months of the year are a time when many people resolve to make significant changes in their lives. That may explain why divorce filings tend to surge in the three months between January and March. In fact, as CNN reports, the increase in divorce filings at the start of the year has become so consistent and predictable that January has even earned the nickname “Divorce Month.” While it may seem odd that this one particular time of the year is so popular for divorces, analysts say a combination of factors actually contributes to the surge.The reasons why so many people choose January to March to file for divorce are numerous and diverse. Perhaps the most obvious reason is that the holiday season can be especially stressful and for many couples one more bad holiday experience with each other and their in-laws can leave them realizing their marriages are no longer salvageable. In fact, that same FindLaw.com/Westlaw study also found that searches for the terms “divorce,” “family law,” and “child custody” actually rise 50 percent beginning in December. #surgeindivorcecases, surgeinfilingdivorcecases,

DUI

DUI stands for driving under the influence. In Illinois, any motorist caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) 0.08 or higher will likely face DUI charges. Driving while impaired by other substances such as medicinal marijuana or prescription medication can also result in a DUI charge. Individuals under the age of 21 and bus drivers must have a BAC of zero. #dui, #dwi,

Civil Order of Protection

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 A civil order of protection in Illinois is a court order that is intended to protect the person seeking the order from threat or abuse, including domestic violence. An order of protection prohibits the alleged abuser from contacting, harassing, stalking, threatening, or intimidating the alleged victim. #orderofprotection, #civilorderofprotection

Formal Drivers License Hearing

A formal hearing is required for a driver whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for an offense(s) involving a fatality or multiple DUI dispositions. A formal hearing request must be made in writing through U.S. mail. Faxes or email requests are not accepted. Petitioners are eligible for a subsequent hearing 90 days after their most recent hearing.

A hearing officer presides at a formal hearing at which both testimony and documentary evidence is heard. The officer is authorized to rule on all motions, administer oaths, subpoena witnesses or documents at the request of any party, examine witnesses and rule upon the admissibility of evidence. An order reflecting the recommendation of the hearing officer and the decision of the Secretary of State's office is issued. Decisions from a formal hearing are subject to the Administrative Review Law. #driverslicensereinstatement, #formal hearing,

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

After filing for Chapter 7, your property will go into a bankruptcy estate held by the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee appointed to your case. However, you don't lose everything because you can remove (exempt) property reasonably necessary to maintain a home and employment.#chapter7bankruptcy,

Parental Consent for Abortion

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Friday that ends parental notification, a requirement that doctors notify the parents of a minor seeking an abortion.

“With reproductive rights under attack across the nation, Illinois is once again establishing itself as a leader in ensuring access to health care services,” Pritzker said. “This repeal was essential; because it was the most vulnerable pregnant minors who were punished by this law; victims of rape and physical abuse in unsafe homes.” #minorabortion, #abortion, 

Codicil

A codicil that can be used to amend an existing will of an Illinois resident. This codicil allows a client to modify a will without creating an entirely new will. It provides options to revise an existing provision, add a new provision, or delete a provision. #codicil, #codiciltowill,

Hearsay Evidence

Hearsay is any statement that was made out of court, that is now repeated in court by anyone other than the person who made the statement, to prove the truth of the matter asserted. If a statement is considered hearsay, then it cannot be used in court. The idea behind the hearsay rule is that it would be better if the person who made the original statement could be in court to talk about it, then having someone who overheard the statement talk about it in court. For a statement to be considered hearsay, it has to: 

• Be made out of court; 
• Be repeated in court by someone who did not make the statement; and
• Be used in court to prove what is said in the statement. #hearsay, #hearsayevidence,

Annulments and Divorces

Annulments and divorces are similar in the sense that they make a determination about marital status. But the vital difference between them is that divorce ends an existing, valid marriage, whereas annulment simply declares that what everyone thought was a marriage was never actually a marriage at all. In the eyes of the law, an annulled marriage never really existed.

Illinois is slightly different from other states. Illinois does not have an official court action called "annulment of marriage." However, you can ask a judge for a "judgment of invalidity," which is essentially the same thing. A judgment of invalidity is a final order saying that your marriage was never valid. It's very rarely granted in Illinois. #annulments, #divorces,

Deferred Prosecution Program

The Deferred Prosecution Program offers certain first-time, non-violent felony offenders a chance to avoid a conviction upon successful completion of a 12-month program. Defendants are screened by Assistant State’s Attorneys based on charge and criminal background. Defendants charged with retail theft, burglary, theft, drug possession, credit card and ID fraud, and fraud are eligible for the program. If both the victim and the defendant agree to program participation, the case is assigned to a pre-trial services officer that monitors the participant’s progress over the next nine to 12 months. A number of conditions may be imposed, including payment of restitution, enrollment and attendance in GED programs, community service, and agreement to not violate any laws or possess a firearm or deadly weapon. Upon successful completion of the program, the defendant’s felony change is dismissed and participants are given guidance on arrest record expungement. #deferredprosecutionprogram,

Missed HOA Payments

When you miss a payment, your HOA will typically notify you that you’re late on your dues and outline the consequences, such as being charged a late fee or interest until it’s paid. The association could also outline any legal consequences if you continue to miss or remain delinquent on your payments.

Here are some scenarios that might happen to you if you fail to pay your HOA fees.Your HOA could, as an additional or next step, restrict or eliminate your access to common areas or amenities such as the gym or pool. The idea is to encourage you to pay your HOA dues to reestablish your privileges.If your payments continue to be delinquent, your HOA could hire a collection agency to obtain the missed fees. This could result in more notices like phone calls and letters in order to get you to pay.If legally allowed, your HOA can sue you for the unpaid dues, fines and any interest that’s accumulated. If this happens, your HOA may have the right to garnish your wages to take what’s owed from your bank accounts. #missedHOApayments, 

Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly conduct laws focus on public safety. In Illinois disorderly conduct law prohibits disturbing the peace or engaging in unreasonable conduct that alarms or disturbs others. For example, someone might disturb the peace by yelling or arguing in a public place.

Besides prohibiting disorderly conduct, the state also makes illegal other specific acts because those acts could waste public resources or unnecessarily cause public fear or stress. Accordingly, Illinois state laws include several other types of acts that qualify as disorderly conduct:

• making a false report of a fire or fire alarm
• making a false report of a bomb or explosive device
• making a false report of a crime in progress or a past crime, or requesting emergency response services while knowing that assistance is unnecessary
• making a false report about an abused or neglected child
• making a false report to the Department of Public Health
• entering another person's property to look into a dwelling for a lewd or otherwise unlawful purpose
• using harassment or intimidation as a debt collector or collection agent #illinoisdisorderlyconductlaws,
  
  
  

Serialized Handgun Ammunition

A new Illinois law provides that beginning January 1, 2022, all handgun ammunition that is manufactured, imported into the State for sale or personal use, kept for sale, offered or exposed for sale, sold, given, lent, or possessed shall be serialized. Provides that beginning January 1, 2022, any person who manufactures, causes to be manufactured, imports into the State for sale or personal use, keeps for sale, offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends any handgun ammunition that is not serialized is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that beginning January 1, 2022, any person who possesses in any public place any handgun ammunition that is not serialized is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.#handgunammunition, #serializedammunition,

Interrogation Of A Minor

Senate Bill 2122 makes Illinois the first state in the nation to bar law enforcement from using deceptive tactics when interrogating young people. National law enforcement organizations and training agencies have advocated against them, arguing that deceptive interrogation techniques increase the likelihood of a minor making a false confession.

 
While the use of deceptive tactics was deemed permissible by the judiciary in 1969, today members of both the 7th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals and Illinois Court of Appeals have condemned the use of deceptive practices when interrogating minors because of the risk it poses in producing false confessions, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. SB 2122, which takes effect January 1, 2022, outlaws this practice. #interrogationminor,

DUI Drugs

The offense of driving under the influence, or DUI, typically relates to alcohol intoxication. But alcohol is just one of countless substances that can impair one's ability to operate a motor vehicle. Driving under the influence of drugs -- including prescription medications as well as illegal drugs -- can also result in DUI charges.

Mixing drugs and driving, whether it's medicinal marijuana or legally prescribed muscle relaxers, is just as illegal as driving drunk and can also constitute a DUI offense. Doctor's orders are no defense to drugged driving charges.#duidrugs, 

Escrow

Escrow is a legal arrangement in which a third party temporarily holds large sums of money or property until a particular condition has been met (such as the fulfillment of a purchase agreement). It is used in real estate transactions to protect both the buyer and the seller throughout the home buying process. #escrow, #realestateescrow,

Prenuptial Agreements

In Illinois, prenuptial agreements are governed by the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (750 ILCS 10/1-10/11). A prenup must be created in writing, and it must be signed by both spouses. A prenuptial agreement will not become effective until a couple becomes legally married. If a couple chooses not to get married, any prenuptial agreement they have made will become void. A prenup can also be amended or revoked after a couple's marriage if these changes are made in writing and signed by both spouses.

Before signing a prenuptial agreement, both parties should make a full financial disclosure to each other, including the income they earn, the property they own, and the debts they owe. A party may choose to waive their right to receive financial disclosure, but they must do so in writing.#prenuptialagreements,

Joint Custody

When couples with children divorce or split up, they encounter new legal terminology such as "joint custody." But what exactly does that mean in legal and practical terms? Joint custody involves a sharing of parental responsibility for the child. Unlike sole custody where one parent has the entire say, with joint custody both parents are actively involved in the child's upbringing. Joint custody can be joint physical custody, joint legal custody, or both.

Most people understand that physical custody has to do with where the child will live. If one parent is granted sole physical custody, the child will reside with that parent. If the parents are granted joint physical custody, the child typically will move back and forth between their residences.

Less familiar is the concept of legal custody. It determines who will make major decisions affecting the child, including religious education, choice of schools, extracurricular activities, health care, and more. If you have joint legal custody and don't allow the other parent to participate in the decision-making process, you could be found in contempt of court. #jointcustody, #legalcustody,

Penalties for DUI in Illinois

Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest and conviction. These circumstances may include the driver's age, the driver's BAC level, whether the driver was transporting a child under age 16, and whether the driver has previous DUI convictions. Any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is classified as Aggravated DUI.First Conviction Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of up to $2,500); minimum revocation of driving privileges for 1 year (2 years if driver is under age 21); suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of .16 or more. In addition to any penalties or fines, mandatory minimum fine of $500 and mandatory minimum 100 hours of community service. If committed while transporting a child under age 16. In addition to any penalties or fines, possible imprisonment of up to 6 months, mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children. If committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI); Class 4 felony (possible imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000) In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $2,500 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.#drivingundertheinfluence, #DUI, #DWI,

Home-to-Market Act

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Home-to-Market Act (SB2007) into law late Friday, effectively opening the door for small farms and home bakers to sell their products directly to customers through fairs and festivals, home sales, pickup, delivery and shipping. The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022. #hometomarketact,

Emergency Order of Protection

An Emergency Order of Protection (EOP) is a court order that protects its holder - called the petitioner- from harm by a person named in the order - called the respondent. An EOP takes effect as soon as the judge approves it.

Because of the risk of harm, the law does not require the respondent to know about the hearing. This is known as an 'ex parte' hearing. 

Because of this, an Emergency Order only lasts for 14 to 21 days. When the court issues an EOP, it sets a hearing date for a Plenary Order. #emergencyorderofprotection, #plenaryorder, #expartehearing,

DUI Drugs

In Illinois, a person is guilty of DUI if he or she drives under the influence of any drug or combination of drugs to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving, OR if there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound (excluding THC below 5ng/ml) in the person's breath, blood, or urine resulting . #duidrugs, #dui, #drivingunderthe influenceofdrugs,

Immigration Green Card

 Under U.S. immigration law, being convicted of an “aggravated felony” will make you ineligible to receive a green card. While “aggravated felony” sounds like a very serious crime, the term is slightly misleading. What constitutes an “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes has little to do with what is considered “aggravated” or a “felony” under state or federal criminal laws.Instead, for green card seekers, “aggravated felonies” are a specified list of crimes that the United States Congress has decided will make an immigrant inadmissible to the United States. Some crimes considered to be “aggravated felonies” for immigration purposes might be misdemeanors—or not even crimes at all—under state or federal criminal law. Some examples of these “aggravated felonies” include the following; Murder, Drug trafficking,Filing a false tax return, Sexual abuse of a minor (this includes, for example, consensual sex between a 21-year-old and a 17-year-old) #aggravatedfelony, #USimmigrationlaw,

Ignition Interlocking Device/Baiid

A new Illinois law specifically prohibits a driver with two or more DUI convictions from driving a vehicle without an ignition interlocking device. ... Repeat DUI offenders can only get an interlocking device removed after 12 consecutive months passing without the device detecting alcohol. #ignitioninterlockingdevice, #baiid,

Hearsay Evidence

 Hearsay is one of the most used rules of evidence. ... Hearsay is any statement that was made out of court, that is now repeated in court by anyone other than the person who made the statement, to prove the truth of the matter asserted. If a statement is considered hearsay, then it cannot be used in court. #hearsayevidence,

Aggravated Speeding

Drivers who are charged with high rate speeding offenses are often surprised to learn that they can face up to a year in jail under current Illinois law. These offenses are commonly known as aggravated speeding offenses and Illinois has increased the potential consequences for drivers who plead guilty or are found guilty of these charges.

Unfortunately, most drivers are not familiar with these changes to our speeding laws. After receiving a speeding ticket, many drivers are only concerned with the inconvenience of appearing in traffic court or the prospect of increased insurance rates. However, these Illinois speeding laws have substantially changed over the years.

Current Illinois law groups speeding offenses into two primary categories – petty and misdemeanor offenses. Speeding 26 or more over the posted limit is charged as a misdemeanor offense, which qualifies as a crime under Illinois law.

Misdemeanor speeding offenses are most often referred to as “Excessive Speeding” or “Aggravated Speeding”. Aggravated/Excessive Speeding is further divided into two categories based on the speed – Class B Misdemeanors (26-34 mph over the limit) and Class A Misdemeanors (35+ mph over the limit).

Aggravated speeding is charged under Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5. The penalties range from court supervision and a fine to more severe penalties such as jail time and a criminal conviction on your public record. #aggravatedspeeding,

Earnest Money Deposit

When you find a home and enter into a purchase contract, the seller may withdraw the house from the market. Earnest money, or good faith deposit, is a sum of money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home.

In most cases, earnest money acts as a deposit on the property you're looking to buy. You deliver the amount when signing the purchase agreement or the sales contract. It can also be part of the offer. The seller and buyer sign a contract that defines the conditions of refunding earnest money.

In most cases sellers will ask for a good faith deposit. It safeguards the interests of the seller and the buyer.  It shows the seller you’re serious about buying the home, which can be reassuring to them if they agree to take the house off of the market while awaiting the appraisal and inspection results,

When buying a property with high demand, a considerable deposit can compel the seller to select your offer over others. You may also get more favorable contract terms.

Parties in a home sale can agree to apply earnest money to the buyer's down payment or closing costs. In such a case, you're putting up some amount for the home in advance. #earnestmoney

Living Will

If you decide to create a living will, you should do it as soon as you can. That way, your doctor, and family know your wishes about end-of-life medical care in case you get a terminal condition. It is sometimes called an advance directive. Your living will is only used if you can't tell your doctor that you do not want medical care which will only make you live longer but won't heal you. For example, you might be in a coma, and there is no medical care that will wake you up, or keep you from dying. Your living will tells your doctors not to give you any medical care that only lets you live longer before you die.

Examples of medical care that might not heal you include:

• Chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery for cancer,
• Electroconvulsive therapy,
• Cardiac resuscitation,
• Blood transfusions,
• Artificial maintenance of metabolic rates,
• Respirators,
• Artificial kidney treatments,
• Amputation, and 
• Artificial maintenance of blood pressure.

End-of-life medical care is the care a person receives when they have a terminal illness or terminal injury. Terminally ill or injured means no medical care will keep you from dying. Your doctor can give you care that would keep you comfortable, such as pain medication. Also, your doctor can't withhold food and water if that would cause your death by itself. #livingwill,

Crime Victim Compensation

A new Illinois law provides that a victim's criminal history or felony status shall not automatically prevent compensation to that victim or the victim's family. Extends the applicant's period for submitting requested information to 45 days from 30 days and provides that a final award shall not exceed $45,000, up from $27,000, for a crime committed on or after August 7, 2022. #crimevictim'scompensation,

Eviction Moratorium

Groups representing landlords in two states asked the Supreme Court to block President Biden’s extension of a moratorium on residential evictions on Friday after a federal appeals court allowed the controversial order to stand.The National Association of Realtors’ Alabama and Georgia chapters asked the Supreme Court to lift the moratorium just hours after a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia voted unanimously to reject their request to allow evictions to proceed. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on the legality of the extension. #evictionmoratorium,

Illinois Will Not Suspend Driver's License Over Tickets Or Fines

Illinois will no longer suspend or hold driver’s licenses for drivers who cannot pay tickets or fines.

Effective July 1, a criminal justice reform bill from the Illinois Black Caucus (House Bill 3653) eliminates license suspension for those who were unable to pay traffic tickets, automated red light and speed camera tickets, and parking tickets.

The state will also reinstate driving privileges for those who have had their driver’s license suspended for not paying those tickets. #suspendeddriver'slicense,

Background Checks For All Gun Sales In Illinois

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a plan August 16, 2021 requiring background checks for all gun sales in the state by 2024.The measure also provides funding for mental health programs in communities most impacted by gun violence and creates a stolen gun database.Pritzker, a first-term Democrat seeking re-election, called it “the most comprehensive reform to our state firearms laws in over a generation,” according to a statement.The plan also modernizes the Firearm Owners Identification card system, by allowing Illinois State Police to create electronic records and streamlining licenses. Pritzker says the system hasn’t been updated in decades. The law takes effect next year.The Illinois State Rifle Association, a gun owners’ rights organization, did not take a position on the plan.The number of Illinois residents with FOID cards has almost doubled, from 1.2 million in 2010 to 2.2 million currently. #gunsales, #backgroundcheckgunsales,

Divorce and Covid

The coronavirus crisis has inspired what seems to be a surge of divorces in the United States, a pattern also seen in China, Britain and Sweden. There are the expected reasons, such as increased domestic pressures and upended routines that may have once masked marriage problems. And there are the less obvious ones, like the bread-winning spouse who toyed with the idea of divorce now moving forward because it makes financial sense. (He or she has suffered a loss in income, and so the settlement will be less.) #coronavirus, 

Juvenile Court

 In Illinois no statute specifies the youngest age at which a youth can be adjudicated delinquent. Juvenile court has jurisdiction over offenses alleged to have been committed prior to a youth's 18th birthday; after age 18, the youth is charged in adult court.   Anyone 17 years old or under is a child according to Illinois law, but not every child charged with a crime goes to juvenile court. In very serious crimes, youths over 15 can be tried in adult criminal court. It is frightening and stressful when your child is involved in the juvenile justice system.#juvenilelaw, #juvenile

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Eviction Moratorium

According to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the statewide ban on evictions will be phased out by the end of August, 2021. Governor Pritzker announced the expiration date during a press conference on July 14, 2021. "On July 23, the Governor will issue an Executive Order that allows eviction filings against covered persons to begin on August 1," Pritzker's office said. "The current prohibition on enforcement of eviction orders entered against covered persons will remain in place until August 31. Enforcement of eviction orders entered against covered persons will be allowed after August 31." #evictions, #evictionmoratorium,

Repeal Of Law Criminalizing HIV Exposure

A decades old Illinois law that opened HIV positive people to felony charges for failing to inform partners before unprotected sex was repealed Tuesday and access to insurance coverage for infertility coverage  for infertility treatment for LGBTQ  couples and would be single parents was expanded. #HIVpositivedisclosure, #LGBTQ,

Illinois No-Fault Divorce

Illinois is one of many “no-fault” divorce states, meaning that the only reason a judge will accept for the divorce is “irreconcilable differences”. This also means that a spouse cannot pursue more damages because of how the marriage ended. No fault also has its advantages. If both parties agree that the marriage has broken down and the divorce is uncontested, there is technically no waiting period to proceed with a divorce. #nofaultdivorce,

Import And Selling Exotic Species

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to import into Illinois, with the intent of selling, any body parts or products made from a long list of endangered and exotic species.
Illinois, like many states, has long banned the importation of ivory and rhinoceros horns. Under House Bill 395, the list of animals whose parts or products are banned from being imported is expanded to include cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, great apes, hippopotami, jaguars, leopards, lions, monk seals, narwhals, pangolins, rays or sharks, rhinos, sea turtles, tigers, walruses, whales or any other species listed in the Convention on International Trade or listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. #importanimalparts, #endangeredanimals,

Lying To Minors

Gov. J.B. Pritkzer signed a bill Thursday making Illinois the first state to bar law enforcement officers from lying to minors during interrogations, a practice critics say increases the likelihood of a minor making a false confession. If a law enforcement officer knowingly "deceives" a minor during an interrogation – "the knowing communication of false facts about evidence or unauthorized statements regarding leniency" – any statements from the minor would be inadmissible as evidence in court, according to the bill, which takes effect January 1, 2022. #lyingtominors,