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

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Jury Deliberations  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Maggio, 2026 IL App (3d) 250013 (January 15, 2026) Will Co. (PETERSON) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Restitution  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    U.S. v. Grusd, No. 24-3120 (January 14, 2026) (TAIBLESON) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Evidence  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    U.S. v. Sheikh, No. 25-1011 (January 13, 2026) (KIRSCH) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Evidence  |  E.D. Wis.
    U.S. v. Yumang, No. 24-2671 (January 9, 2026) (SYKES) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Sufficiency of the Evidence  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    U.S. v. Cui, No. 24-2495 (January 9, 2026) (ST. EVE) Affirmed.

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