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Monthly Archives: October 2026

Our criminal defense law attorneys at Franks & Kelly, P.C., Attorneys at Law, answer, What Is Illinois’ Unfit Misdemeanant Diversion Program? Understanding HB 3572

What Is Illinois’ Unfit Misdemeanant Diversion Program? Understanding HB 3572

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Illinois has introduced a new diversion process for some people facing Misdemeanor charges when there are serious concerns about their ability to participate in their criminal case. House Bill 3572, now Public Act 104-0318, added Article 104A to the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure.  This law took effect on January 1, 2026. It aims… Read More »

Our criminal defense lawyers at Franks & Kelly, P.C., Attorneys at Law, discuss the new Road Safety And Fairness Act, Public Act 104-0169 (HB 1226) and What Illinois Drivers And Families Should Know.

Road Safety And Fairness Act, Public Act 104-0169 (HB 1226)

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Illinois updated its driver’s license laws with the Road Safety and Fairness Act, Public Act 104-0169 (HB 1226), which took effect on July 1, 2026. While the law mainly impacts older drivers, its affects go beyond just driver’s license renewals. It removes routine behind-the-wheel tests based only on age for many older drivers, and… Read More »

Inside a car looking at the dashboard with the speedometer at 55 mph, a big 55 mph sign on the left, and a city street ahead with an overlay reading

Illinois House Bill 4948 Intelligent Speed Assistance Program: What Illinois Drivers Should Know

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Illinois has enacted a significant new law aimed at drivers with repeated convictions for extreme speeding. House Bill 4948 was signed into law on June 26, 2026, as Public Act 104-0507, and will establish the Illinois Intelligent Speed Assistance Program beginning January 1, 2028. The law does not apply to every speeding ticket or… Read More »