by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law requires drivers to make use of their car’s turn signal in certain circumstances, in accordance with 625 ILCS 5/11-804, and a failure to do so can result in a traffic citation for failure to signal.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code Section 715 provides various definitions and charges that relate to computer spyware and malware. This law imposes criminal penalties upon certain actions relating to spyware and malware. The relevant sections of the Iowa code are discussed below:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Adoption proceedings in Illinois are governed by 750 ILCS 50/1 et seq. An adoption is a legal process whereby a parent-child relationship is established.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A gun trust is a type of trust used to register and own firearms in the United States. A gun trust is not a necessity to register or own firearms in the United States, but they do provide many useful benefits, especially in cases where the firearms owned are Title II/Class 3.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Postconviction relief proceedings in Illinois are governed by 725 ILCS 5/122. Postconviction relief proceedings are civil actions attacking a criminal conviction and/or sentencing. Typically, postconviction relief actions are initiated after the criminal defendant’s direct appeals have been exhausted
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In divorce cases, it is not uncommon for a spouse to try and hide assets from the other spouse and the legal system. It is important to properly handle such attempts to hide assets.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Armed Violence in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/33A et seq. It is a serious felony in charge in Illinois that can carry decades in prison for those who are convicted. Contrary to the common-sense reading of the name of charge, a person need not commit any act of violence to be charged with armed violence in Illinois.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Extortion in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code section 711.4 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In divorce case, there is always the question about how to break the news about a divorce to one’s spouse. The right way to handle the sharing of that information is something that will be different for each person, depending upon the unique facts in each case.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Before and during a divorce is started, many people consider moving out of the marital home. The decision as to whether to move out or remain in the marital residence is a complex one that has significant ramifications upon property, custody, alimony, and other issues for those with cases in Illinois and Iowa.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois has very strict gun regulations. To carry a concealed firearm in the State of Illinois, an individual must apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License. Pursuant to Illinois law, only
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Pursuant to the Stalking No Contact Order Act, Illinois permits a person to file a Petition for a Stalking No Contact Order and to request relief from individuals engaging in stalking behavior. The perpetrator against whom relief is requested, also known as the Respondent, must be engaging in a course of conduct of stalking. This is generally proven by two or more acts of any method, including following a
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), the United States Supreme Court held that a prosecutor who suppresses evidence favorable to the criminal defendant upon request violates the defendant’s right to due process where the evidence is material either to guilt or to punishment, irrespective of the good or bad faith of the prosecutor. This is the law of the land in the entire United States, and applies to prosecutions in every state and also at the Federal level.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Iowa, and its counterpart the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Illinois, are responsible for investigating child abuse accusations. Sadly, many of their reports inaccurately assign blame for child abuse, or claim that abuse exists when there has not been any abuse at all.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Disorderly Conduct in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/26-1 is follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The criminal penalties for giving, selling, or making firearms available to minors in Iowa are defined in Iowa Code 724.22 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code section 724.8 provides a list of people who are ineligible for a permit to carry weapons under Iowa law:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Reckless Use of a Firearm is defined by Iowa Code section 724.30 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code section 723.4 defines the crime of disorderly conduct as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Ongoing Criminal Conduct in Iowa is a serious one, and is defined in Iowa Code section 706A et. seq. as follows: