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

Sentencing | S.D. Ill.

U.S. v. Robinson, No. 18-2295 (November 8, 2019) Vacated and remanded

Sentencing | C.D. Ill.

U.S. v. Shoffner, No. 18-3448 (November 8, 2019) Vacated and remanded

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.

Kimbrough v. Neal, Nos. 18-3145 & 18-3153 Cons (October 24, 2019) Reversed

Recusal | C.D. Ill.

U.S. v. Atwood, No. 18-2113 (October 24, 2019) Vacated and remanded

Search and Seizure | 4th Dist.

People v. Turman, 4-17-0815 (October 23, 2019) Champaign (Knecht) Affirmed

Criminal Justice discussion group is available to section members via the Criminal Justice community in ISBA Central
The Criminal Justice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
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