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

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Domestic Battery  |  2d Dist.
    People v. Busch, 2020 IL App (2d) 180229 (September 28, 2020) Kendall Co. (SCHOSTOK) Reversed and remanded.

  • Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal

    Relief from Judgment  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Stoecker, 2020 IL 124807 (September 26, 2020) Stark Co. (THEIS) Appellate court affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Juvenile Sentencing  |  1st Dist.
    People v. Haynie, 2020 IL App (1st) 172511 (September 25, 2020) Cook Co., 6th Div. (HARRIS) Vacated and remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal

    Juvenile Sentencing  |  1st Dist.
    People v. Quezada, 2020 IL App (1st) 170532 (September 25, 2020) Cook Co., 6th Div. (GRIFFIN ) Vacated and remanded.

  • Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal

    Double Jeopardy  |  3d Dist.
    People v. Gaines, 2020 IL 125165 (September 24, 2020) Will Co. (GARMAN) Circuit court affirmed in part and reversed in part; remanded.

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