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

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Sentencing  |  W.D. Wisc.
    U.S. v. Klund, No. 22-1191 (February 7, 2023) Affirmed

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Evidence  |  4th Dist.
    People v. Parlier, 2023 IL App (4th) 220091 (February 6, 2023) McLean Co. (CAVANAGH) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Subpoena  |  E.D. Wisc.
    U.S. v. Doe Corporation, No. 22-1845 (February 3, 2023) Reversed

  • Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal

    Post-Conviction Hearing Act
    People v. Clark, 2023 IL 127273 (February 2, 2023) (OVERSTREET) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Post-Conviction Hearing Act  |  1st Dist.
    People v. McCoy, 2023 IL App (1st) 220148 (February 2, 2023) 4th Div./Cook Co. (HOFFMAN) Reversed and remanded with instructions.

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