Criminal Justice

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The mission of ISBA Criminal Justice Section

  • to work for a system of criminal justice that fairly protects the accused, the accuser, and the public in general;
  • to seek or oppose change, as considered appropriate, by legislative activity, recommendations on court rules and recommendations to agencies; and
  • to educate and inform lawyers and the general public through newsletters, seminars and other appropriate channels of communication.

Recent Related Cases

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Guilty Plea  |  N.D. Ind., Hammond Div.
    U.S. v. Williams, No. 24-3173 (March 6, 2026) (KIRSCH) Appeal dismissed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Sufficiency of the Evidence  |  1st Dist.
    People v. Garduza, 2026 IL App (1st) 230431-B (March 6, 2026) 6th Div./Cook Co. (HYMAN) Reversed and remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Pretrial Release  |  1st Dist.
    People v. Boucher, 2026 IL App (1st) 252412 (March 6, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  C.D. Ill.
    U.S. v. Slater, No. 22-2838 (March 5, 2026) (SYKES) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Federal Habeas Relief  |  C.D. Ill.
    Connor v. Greene, No. 23-1595 (March 3, 2026) (SYKES) Affirmed.

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