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

    Effective Assistance of Counsel  |  4th Dist.
    People v. Scott, 2026 IL App (4th) 241597 (October 16, 2026) Winnebago Co. (HARRIS) Reversed and remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Holmes v. Neal, No. 23-2890 (October 15, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Obstructing a Police Officer  |  5th Dist.
    People v. Schneringer, 2026 IL App (5th) 240726 (October 15, 2026) Madison Co. (CATES) Reversed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Landerman, 2026 IL App (3d) 250107 (October 15, 2026) Will Co. (PETERSON) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Jury Selection  |  C.D. Ill.
    U.S. v. Watkins, et. al., No. 20-2048, et. al. (October 14, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed.

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