Traffic/DUI

Judicial Panel Discussion: The Latest on Criminal Appeals

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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Traffic Law and Courts and the ISBA Cannabis Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our judicial panel as they discuss their perspectives on criminal appeals, the appellate procedure you need to know in criminal practice, and the issues that you may face throughout the process. Although the focus of this program is criminal appeals, attorneys from all practice areas can benefit from the best practice tips provided regarding appeals.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Program Moderator:
Prof. Julia Wykoff, Law Clerk to Justice Amy Sholar, Springfield

Program Speakers:
Hon. Judy Lynn Cates, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
Cortney Kuntze, Clerk of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
Hon. Amy Sholar, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Mental Health 101: Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour  Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health and Substance Abuse


Original Program Date: November 5, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


As attorneys, we work long hours, juggle multiple cases simultaneously, spend a large amount of time researching case law and preparing legal documents, and have strict deadlines that must be remembered (and met!) – all while staying up to date on the ever-changing laws and regulations that will impact our clients and practice. These mental demands can take its toll and leave us feeling deflated, burnt out, and running on fumes. Join us for this online seminar that teaches you how to create a better work-life balance, while still meeting your professional and personal goals. Topics include:
  • Positive strategies to enhance your self-care;
  • How to practice mindful stress management;
  • Tactics for building your resilience and mental fitness; and
  • How to find your perfect mental health space.

Program Coordinator:
Jason R. Blumenthal, Donahue & Rose P.C., Rosemont

Program Chat Moderator:
Courtney A. Berlin, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges and Artificial Intelligence

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Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Sections


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: November 1, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a discussion on the collateral consequences stemming from a DUI or criminal charge and how that may impact your client’s professional licensing, driving privileges, FOID card, and conceal carry license. Additional topic includes the ethical issues to consider when using artificial intelligence in your traffic law practice.


Program Coordinator:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

Program Moderator:
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

8:55 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

Artificial Intelligence*
Don’t miss this comprehensive look at artificial intelligence, including the ethical considerations to be aware of and how it can help (or hinder) your traffic law practice.
Melissa Smart, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges: Professional Licenses, FOID, & CCL
Gain a better understanding of the consequences facing your client’s criminal charges, including the responses you can expect from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board.
Fred Nickl, Williams & Nickl, LLC, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Issues in Pre-Trial Detention

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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Tens of thousands of people await trial from the confines of jail each year in Illinois, with the most common reason being their inability to post bail. But pre-trial detention can cause many issues – most notably the loss of wages or employment of those being detained. Join us for this in-depth look at the pros and cons of pre-trial detention, as well as:
  • The most common issues being seen w by courts across the State;
  • The questions to ask regarding the pre-trial detention of a defendant; and
  • How to best preserve issues for appeal.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig , Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Program Speaker:
David J. Robinson, Chief Deputy Director, Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, Springfield

Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

How to Help Your Interpreter Help You

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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Bench & Bar Section, ISBA Criminal Justice Section, and the ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Have you ever worked with an interpreter and, if so, have you ever considered what the encounter is like from their perspective? Do you know how to handle the situation if you notice that your interpreter is not getting everything that is being said? Are you curious if you’re doing anything to frustrate their interaction with your client? Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on what you can do to make sure you’re getting the most accurate rendition of your client’s words. Topics include:
  • The standards of practice for interpreters;
  • The ethical dilemmas lawyers may inadvertently present to the interpreter;
  • The various ways lawyers can help interpreters perform at our best; and
  • The differences between pro bono interpreters and ad hoc interpreters vs. Certified

Program Coordinator:
Prof. Robin Ragan , Knox College, Galesburg

Program Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters , Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speaker:
Prof. Robin Ragan , Knox College, Galesburg


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

The Dawning of the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Promise or Threat to the Practice of Law?

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & The Practice of Law


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Machines thinking like humans used to be the premise of Sci-Fi novels and movies, but machines are now doing what we never thought possible. Join us for an overview of how this technology is already impacting the practice of law, why you should use it, how to use it ethically and efficiently, and how to recognize (and address) the risks of using it. Topics include:
  • What is artificial intelligence and how does it work?
  • How will artificial intelligence change the practice?
  • What is the promise of AI and peril to the practice?
  • Will it be a boost to productivity, or will it replace lawyers?
  • How will we deal with the threat of disinformation?

Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Promise or Peril?
Don’t miss this in-depth look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the legal practice, as well as the ethical issues to be aware of when using this technology. Topics include: recent developments in AI, type of AI, the application of artificial intelligence in the practice of law; how artificial intelligence is being used in the courts; and how to recognize (and address) Deep Fakes.
Moderator: George (“Geo”) Bellas , Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Jonathan Nessler, Nessler & Associates Ltd., Springfield
Nelson Rosario, Rosario Tech Law, LLC, Chicago

Practical Demonstration of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice
Learn how to identify problems that artificial intelligence can solve (and which AI tools to use in solving that problem) with this informative presentation. Examples of how artificial intelligence can assist with office tasks and market your law practice are also included.
Drew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing LLC, Chicago

Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

What's New? Hot Topics and Big Changes in the World of Arbitration

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Presented by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­July 29, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this hot topic discussion on several important changes taking place in the world of arbitration. Insurance lawyers, corporate law counsel, family law attorneys, general practitioners, and new attorneys who attend this online seminar will get the updates they need regarding:
  • Expedited arbitration: when does it apply and what are the benefits?
  • Behind the curtain: how the arbitrator selection really works;
  • Appeals in arbitration: how to appeal within the arbitration process;
  • Mass arbitrations: the good, the bad, and the rules of the road;
  • Why diversity matters in arbitration; and
  • What’s next: how artificial intelligence and alternative dispute resolution interact.

Program Coordinator:
Missy Greathouse , Dispute Resolution institute, Inc., Carbondale

Program Chat Moderator:
Kristen E. Hudson , Dickinson Wright, PLLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Svetlana Gitman , American Arbitration Association, Chicago
Nicholas A. Gowen , Burke Warren MacKay and Serritella, Chicago
Daniel R. Saeedi , Blank Rome, Chicago



Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

People v. Pellegrino

People v. Pellegrino
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Traffic Stop
Citation
Case Number: 
2024 IL App (2d) 230343
Decision Date: 
Thursday, July 18, 2024
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Kane Co.
Holding: 
Vacated and remanded.
Justice: 
McLAREN

The State appealed from the circuit court’s order granting defendant’s motion to quash his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and to suppress evidence. On appeal, the court considered the nature of the traffic stop and whether an arrest occurred when the police officer took the defendant’s car keys, which would require probable cause, or whether taking the keys was a Terry stop which only required a reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity. The appellate court concluded that while a seizure occurred when the officer took the defendant’s keys, it was merely a Terry stop rather than an arrest and vacated the trial court order to the contrary. (SCHOSTOK and BIRKETT, concurring)

People v. Serrato-Zavala

People v. Serrato-Zavala
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Pretrial Release
Citation
Case Number: 
2024 IL App (2d) 240255
Decision Date: 
Thursday, July 11, 2024
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Kane Co.
Holding: 
Vacated and remanded.
Justice: 
SCHOSTOK

Defendant, who was charged with aggravated DUI, appealed from a trial court order granting the State’s petition to deny him pretrial release. The appellate court reversed, finding that the defendant was not charged with a detainable offense and reversed so that the trial court could properly consider the appropriate conditions for defendant’s release. (JORGENSEN and MULLEN, concurring)

People v. Green

People v. Green
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Record Sealing
Citation
Case Number: 
2024 IL App (1st) 231167
Decision Date: 
Thursday, July 11, 2024
District: 
1st Dist.
Division/County: 
4th Div./Cook Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed in part, vacated in part, remanded in part.
Justice: 
OCASIO

In a group of consolidated appeals, the Illinois appellate court considered whether the Illinois Driver Licensing Law, which treats judgments entered on bond forfeitures in traffic cases as equivalent to convictions, extends to beyond that Act to the sealing provisions of the Criminal Identification Act. The appellate court held that it did not and affirmed a trial court order denying the defendant’s request to seal records associated with a still-pending prosecution for driving on a suspended license. The court also found that the pending prosecution was not a barrier to expunging the records of three unrelated misdemeanor prosecutions. (ROCHFORD and HOFFMAN, concurring)