Topic: Illinois Law

Mike Allison explains that the tow truck operator obtained titles for seized cars by swearing to the State of Illinois that a legitimate lien existed for services requested by the owner. Because the vehicles were removed at the request of law enforcement rather than the owner, Allison argues these liens are fraudulent and illegitimate. The process involves submitting false paperwork to Springfield to bypass the legal rights of the actual vehicle owners.

Judge Stanley Sacks ruled the Illinois eavesdropping law unconstitutional, stating the statute's language is overly broad and criminalizes innocent conduct. The case stems from the 2009 arrest of street artist Christopher Drew, who was charged with a felony for recording his own arrest on a public street. While the State's Attorney plans to appeal, the ruling moves directly to the Illinois Supreme Court as the second circuit court decision to invalidate the law.