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

    Sentencing  |  C.D. Ill.
    U.S. v. Hible, Nos. 20-1824 & 20-2421 Cons. (September 14, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Ineffective Assistance of Counsel  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Harris v. U.S., No. 19-3363 (September 10, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Search and Seizure  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    U.S. v. Soybel, No. 19-1936 (September 8, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    U.S. v. Stevenson, No. 20-2261 (September 8, 2021) Affirmed

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Ferguson, 2021 IL App (3d) 200041 (September 7, 2021) Peoria Co. (HOLDRIDGE) Affirmed.

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