Criminal Justice

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Section ProspectusThe 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

    Fifth Amendment  |  C.D. Ill.
    U.S. v. Outland, No. 20-1160 (April 14, 2021) Remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Ineffective Assistance of Counsel  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Lewis v. Zatecky, No. 20-1642 (April 13, 2021) Reversed and remanded

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Possession of Weapons  |  1st Dist.
    People v. White, 2021 IL App (1st) 191095 (April 13, 2021) Cook Co., 2d Div. (COBBS) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Guilty Pleas  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Sidney, 2021 IL App (3d) 190048 (April 9, 2021) Peoria Co. (DAUGHERITY) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Reasonable Doubt  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    U.S. v. Jones, Nos. 19-2176 & 19-2177 Cons. (March 31, 2021) Affirmed

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