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

    Post-Conviction Hearing Act  |  1st Dist.
    People v. Joiner, 2023 IL App (1st) 211553 (May 24, 2023) 3d Div./Cook Co. (REYES) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Search and Seizure  |  C.D. Ill.
    U.S. v. Miller, No. 22-1896 (May 23, 2023) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Right to Counsel  |  N.D. Ill., W. Div.
    U.S. v. Njos, No. 21-3412 (May 22, 2023) Affirmed

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Mercado, 2023 IL App (3d) 220202 (May 22, 2023) DuPage Co. (PETERSON) Affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Search and Seizure  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    U.S. v. Beechler, No. 21-3379 (May 19, 2023) Affirmed

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