Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
A historic ruling by the state supreme court affirms that safety and freedom are interconnected.
Under a groundbreaking court decision issued this week, Illinois will be the first state to eliminate cash bail. The state supreme court upheld the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act, which removes cash bail and sets forth procedures judges must follow to impose pretrial detention. Here’s what you need to understand about this decision and its implications.
What the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act Does
