Criminal Justice

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

Special Investigator
People v. Ringland

Conflict of Interest
People v. Nelson

Jury
People v. Sebby

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
People v. Veach

Orders of Protection
People v. Avelar

Sentencing
People v. Fricks

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Alibi Witness
People v. Williams

Sentence
People v. Irons

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
People v. Lewis

Evidence
U.S. v. Parkhurst

Reasonable Doubt
U.S. v. Snyder

Reasonable Doubt
Davis v. Cross

Sentencing
U.S. v. Marks

Sentencing
U.S. v. Ali

The Criminal-DUI-Traffic discussion group is available to via the My Discussions Groups page.
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