Daily Archives: September 17, 2014

Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses in Illinois: Speeding, driving 26-34 miles per hour or more, 35 miles per hour or more

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mike Baker

Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses in Illinois can be punishable by a fine, a jail sentence or both. Persons charged with such offenses should consult an attorney immediately. The most commonly prosecuted misdemeanor traffic offenses include the following: driving under the influence … Continue reading →

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CA7 Holds ‘Stop-Time Rule’ May Not Be Applied Retroactively to reach offenses that were committed before the rule’s effective date on April 1, 1997

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mike Baker

Jeudy has been a lawful permanent resident since 1989, and he reached seven years of continuous residence in 1996. The BIA, however, applied the “stop-time rule” of § 1229b(d)(1), which took effect in 1997 as part of the Illegal Immigration … Continue reading →

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