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By Jack Cullen: rock-island-medical-marijuana-projects-get-rauner-s-green-light

It’s official: Rock Island will be home to one of Illinois’ medical marijuana dispensaries and one of the state’s grow houses, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration announced Monday.

Construction of the facilities is expected to begin in the spring and, according to investors, the projects could generate up to 115 new jobs between the two businesses.

“It’s great news on several fronts,” Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley said. “It helps the people that need this medicine, and these are two great developments for Rock Island. It’s good to be out on the leading edge.”

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Ben Kovler, founding principal for GTI, will begin building a medical marijuana grow house this spring in Rock Island

This is a great article and could have a major impact on non-violent offenders in Rock Island County. This could also help those with previous convictions, get obtain gainful employment which could greatly help the State of Illinois debt crisis. If you have a previous conviction, call our office to see if you qualify for an expungement or sealing of your criminal record to help get your life and career goals back on track.  309-797-9000

 

 

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Steve Hanna One of Americas Most Honored Professionals

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Congratulations to everyone at Hanna Law and we especially would like to thank our wonderful clients, without whom this award would not have been possible. Through the hard work and dedication to each case Attorney Steve Hanna was recently Awarded the 2015 Steve Hanna Top 10% of America’s Most Honored Professionals. Our Firm greatly appreciates such an honor and will continue to do our best to achieve the possible results for our clients.  Again, we cannot stress how much we appreciate this honor and promise to continue to provide the level of service such a high honor deserves.

When our firm uses the tagline “When Results Count”, it is the first thing we all see as we enter our office each morning. We understand that every case is different, and we research and commit ourselves fully to every case that comes through our door.

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Why it is Important to hire an Experienced Driver’s License Reinstatement Attorney

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Most individuals who attend a driver’s license reinstatement hearing in Illinois not using a lawyer commonly end up losing their case. This can create lasting problems, as any subsequent hearing will take all the findings of your first hearing into consideration. For example, in case you lay a poor basis by not persistently telling the truth, it may create lasting credibility issues with the hearing panel. For this reason, and to have the best chance at success, it is very important be represented by an Experienced Driver’s License Reinstatement Attorney who is aware of the best way to present the information of your case at the initial hearing.

To be eligible for any formal or informal hearing, your statutory suspensions should have expired. In addition, you can’t have a failure to appear on your record, outstanding fines, or anything else in your background that might conceivably stall the proceedings. You will also need have completed all prior treatment requirements on your DUI and have a new DUI evaluation with a qualified provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. In certain circumstances, you might have to receive alcohol treatment or present proof of abstinence for 12 months previous to the hearing.

Your Illinois Driving privileges are very important, don’t just hire the cheapest attorney, hire an experienced Attorney who will fight to have your driving privileges restored!

 

Hanna Law, 1528 6th Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265, United States (US) - Phone: (309) 797-9000 Fax: 309-736-9122

Expunge or Seal your Criminal Record before 2016!

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Hanna & Ruud, LLC Attorneys at Law are now excepting new clients who wish to have their Illinois criminal record sealed or expunged. This process can take a few months, so we urge you to act now so that you can start 2016 off with a fresh start! A criminal charge can affect your job opportunities, where you live, and even your eligibility for student loans.

Not everyone will qualify to have their records sealed or expunged, however, Attorney Steve Hanna and Jonathan Ruud have been successful in having charges Amended to an offense that does qualify to be sealed or expunged. While our office cannot guarantee we will be able to have past charges amended, we will fight aggressively and explore all possible avenues to clear your Illinois Criminal record.

Our office has been successful in expunging and sealing a variety of arrests and cases such as:

  • Misdemeanors
  • Felonies
  • Drug Charges
  • Guns and Weapons Charges
  • Criminal Damage to Property Crimes
  • Theft and Retail Theft
  • Violent Crimes

The Law Offices of Hanna Law will work diligently to clear your criminal record. Our Firm knows the ins-and-outs of the complex expungement and sealing laws that could be delaying your chances of a job, a home, and the future you deserve!

“I was denied a promotion because of a misdemeanor possession charge from fifteen years ago. Hanna Law was able to have the have the charge expunged without me ever having to appear in court!’

Disclaimer: Prior results to not guarantee a similar outcome.

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But I Blew less than a 0.08 BAC, why am I being charged with a DUI?

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In Iowa, Law Enforcement and Elected Officials have determined that any time a driver’s blood-alcohol content (BAC) is at or abTop Lawyerove .08, that driver is legally intoxicated. If a driver is found to have a BAC of .150 or higher, they face stricter punishments, including mandatory fines, court costs, license suspension, and jail time. Law Enforcement is also able to arrest a person whom they believe to be intoxicated, even if their BAC is less than .08. This is called a “general impairment” OWI.
Sound Complicated?

In many cases, law enforcement has the authority to cite motorists’ carte blanche for an OWI (in Iowa) or DUI (in Illinois). Our office has seen many cases where a person passes all standard field sobriety tests, and blows less than a 0.08 BAC. And the Officer still cites them for Operating or Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol.
In cases like these, the only options are to:
• Plead Guilty and take a severe hit on your driving record and hefty fines,
• Fight the Charge on your own, or
• Hire an Attorney who has experience in fighting these types of cases, and who may be able to get the charge dropped or reduced to a lesser charge.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Illinois or OWI in Iowa, it is recommended that you hire a qualified Attorney who can examine your case in detail, and who works with scientific forensic experts in the field of DUI and OWI Defense. The costs of a qualified DUI or OWI defense attorney can be expensive, but the costs of not hiring an attorney can be even greater!
Call 309.797.9000 for a free case evaluation