Currently, when an adult is disabled and does not have the capacity to plan their own estate, a guardian of the estate can take over estate planning tasks for the individual. This is outlined in 755 ILCS 5/11a-18. While no bills have been introduced into the legislator to change this law, new case law puts […]
There are already many crimes in Connecticut that could lead a juvenile to be transferred to the adult criminal justice system. Most of these are violent crimes, including murder and rape. However, car theft among juveniles is up 37 percent over the past ten years in Connecticut. That has some legislators calling for an automatic […]
In early May, the Florida Legislature passed a bill that legalized the use of self-driving across the state. The bill also stated that ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft could also use autonomous vehicles legally. The news was music to the ears of these companies, but they seem to be the only ones applauding the […]
Michigan once had one of the highest civil asset forfeiture rates in the country. This practice allows law enforcement to seize vehicles when someone is suspected of committing a drug offense. The reason for the forfeitures, according to law enforcement, is that they help stop crime rings, particularly those involved in drug trafficking. The problem […]
It was back in May when Maryland legalized medicinal cannabis edibles. Edibles are food infused with marijuana, allowing patients to get the medicine they need without smoking or vaping it, something that could be even more dangerous to their health. However, while the law was passed, there is still a lot of work to do, and […]