Late opposition stalls proposed victims rights amendment. Although I am sure that their hearts were in the right place, the people who actually wrote this bill certainly didn’t use their heads.
Year: 2012
Baffled by DUI ruling – Opinion – bnd.com
Baffled by DUI ruling – Opinion – bnd.com. Here is the newspaper’s opinion verbatim: The Belleville police’s handling of Fairview Heights Police Sgt. James Krummrich’s DUI is, in a word, a mess. It seems like the work of the Keystone cops. Krummrich was ticketed for...
Quinn OKs changes in red-light camera rules
Quinn OKs changes in red-light camera rules.
Colorado to retest 1,700 blood samples from DUI cases after lab employee’s errors uncovered – The Denver Post
Another lab bites the dust! Colorado to retest 1,700 blood samples from DUI cases after lab employee’s errors uncovered – The Denver Post
Police Blotter: Urinating While Driving, Alcohol Lead to Main Street Crash – St. Charles, IL Patch
Keep two hands on the road at all times…. Police Blotter: Urinating While Driving, Alcohol Lead to Main Street Crash – St. Charles, IL Patch
Lawsuit calls city’s red-light cameras ‘illegal’ – Chicago Sun-Times
Interesting approach on this issue. The city institued its red light system prior to the State of Illinois giving them approval. The issue will likely address whether approval from the State is even necessary. Lawsuit calls city’s red-light cameras ‘illegal’ – Chicago...
Tribune wants all speeding tickets 25 plus to get Criminal Convictions
Chronic speeders get a pass from judges. The Tribune thinks that speeders should get a criminal conviction any time they are sppeding 25 or more over the limit. This is wrong. Why should people be saddled with convictions for the rest of their lives? Remeber,...
Forced Blood Draws Illegal – No Refusal Weekends May Stop
Thankfully, an Illinois appellate court decision may stop the “no refusal” policies of several Gestapo-like prosecutors in Illinois. In People v Farris, 2012 IL App (3d) 100199, defendant was involved in an accident where she sustained a minor injury only. The...
Report: Broncos’ Moreno arrested for DUI with “SAUCED” plate
Report: Broncos’ Moreno arrested for DUI with “SAUCED” plate.
Judge grants Collier attorney access to breath-test machine codes; manufacturer says they’re lost » Marco Eagle
Judge grants Collier attorney access to breath-test machine codes; manufacturer says they’re lost » Marco Eagle. Typical breath alcohol manufacturer bull crap. First, they refuse to let someone have access to the machine to determine whether it is reliable. Then they...