Monthly Archives: January 2008

Deportation for Drug Crimes

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Mike Baker

The Supreme Court ruled, by an 8-1 vote, that conviction of a drug crime that is a felony under state law but only a misdemeanor under federal law is not kind the kind of offense that triggers potential deporation. Justice … Continue reading →

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Repatriation of Vietnam Citizens

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Mike Baker

From: Koroma, Kadia H [mailto:kadia.koroma@dhs.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:57 AM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: ICE Assistant Secretary Myers signs historical MOU with Vietnam Importance: High January 22, 2008 Contact: Public Affairs (202) 514-2648 News Release ICE Assistant Secretary Myers … Continue reading →

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RULES IN ILLINOIS TRAFFIC, DUI, CRIMINAL CASES CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Mike Baker

PROCEDURES IN ILLINOIS TRAFFIC CASES, QUASI-CRIMINAL CASES AND CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS 11.2 Alcohol and Drug Evaluations in Driving Under the Influence cases (DUI) and Other Serious Traffic Offenses (a) An alcohol and drug evaluation and recidivist background check shall be made … Continue reading →

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DUI Defense Illinois Legal challenges to evidence

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Mike Baker

1. ILLEGAL STOP OF PERSON OR VEHICLE – a driver cannot be stopped unless the officer has a reasonable and articulate basis to believe that a traffic law or other law has been violated. Similarly, a person cannot be seized … Continue reading →

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