Illinois Supreme Court Press Releases
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Smell of Burnt Cannabis On Its Own Does Not Allow for a Vehicle …
WEB20 hours ago · In People v. Molina, 2024 IL 129237, a case dealing with a police officer’s detection of the odor of raw cannabis coming from a vehicle, we address the validity of the odor-proof container requirement.” The Supreme Court …
Illinois' top court says odor of burnt marijuana isn't enough to …
WEB21 hours ago · CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (AP) — An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois, the state Supreme Court said Thursday. The court affirmed lower court rulings that threw out evidence of a small amount of marijuana discovered during a traffic stop in Henry County in 2020. It is illegal to drive and smoke ...
Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place as it ...
WEBJul 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday avoided taking up a series of new cases about the scope of the right to bear arms and left in place an Illinois law that bans assault-style weapons...
Supreme Court Docket & Briefs - State of Illinois Office of the ...
WEBView Call of the Docket, Blue Docket Book and Briefs for Cases Set for Oral Argument During the 2024 Term.
Cannabis news: Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of burnt …
WEB3 hours ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on ...
Illinois Supreme Court rules on burnt cannabis odor searches
WEB20 hours ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday the smell of burnt cannabis alone is insufficient grounds for police officers to search a vehicle. The ruling stems from a 2020 ...
Supreme Court declines to review Illinois assault weapons ... - CBS News
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to an Illinois law banning certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, leaving the measure intact.
Supreme Court | State of Illinois Office of the Courts
WEBThe Supreme Court of Illinois, in addition to being the state’s highest Court, is responsible for the state’s trial courts, one appellate court with five districts, and several supporting units. General administrative and supervisory authority over the court system is vested in the Supreme Court.
Theis takes over as Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice
WEBOct 26, 2022 · Justice Mary Jane Theis started her three year term as the new Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Wednesday. Theis succeeds Anne Burke, who will retire from the court in November. She is the fourth woman to serve as Chief Justice following the late Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, Justice Rita B. Garman, and Justice Burke.
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