Criminal Justice

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2021 Articles

2021 Spring Legislation – Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, Animal By Steve Baker September 2021 Summaries of recent legislation of interest to criminal law practitioners.
Are First Offender Drug Probation Sentences & Second Chance Probation Sentences Convictions? By Alan Downen March 2021 The successful completion of first offender drug probation or second chance probation results in the dismissal of charges without a conviction. But what is a defendant's status while still on probation?
Casenote: People v. Casler, 2020 IL 125117 (October 28, 2020) By Jeremy Karlin March 2021 A summary and analysis of People v. Casler.
Casenote: People v. Hartfield By Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr. September 2021 In People v. Hartfield, the appellate court considered whether Kelvin Hartfield’s speedy-trial rights were violated.
Casenote: People v. Reed, 2020 IL 124940 By Steve Baker March 2021 A summary and analysis of People v. Reed.
Do Good! Feel Good! Become an ISBA Pro Bono Partner! By Anna Krolikowskia October 2021 The ISBA’s Pro Bono Partner initiative offers our members the opportunity to meet the ever-growing need for pro bono service.
Facebook: Social Media Admissibility Rules By Anisa Jordan March 2021 In People v. Curry, the appellate court addressed whether the trial court abused its discretion in allowing messages via Facebook Messenger sent from the defendant to the victim through the parties’ respective Facebook Messenger phone applications.
Illinois Supreme Court Issues Decision Regarding Convicted Child Sex Offenders and Public Parks By Lori G. Levin October 2021 People of the State of Illinois v. Patrick Legoo addressed the misdemeanor conviction of a parent who was an adjudicated child sex offender who entered a public park to retrieve his minor child.
Legislation 2021—Outline Summary: 102d General Assembly Live Bills By Steve Baker September 2021 An outline of recent legislation.
Legislative Updates at a Glance By Kristine Honiotes September 2021 A summary of notable changes to criminal justice legislation caused by the passing of house bills 3653 and 3443.
People v. Aguilar: Its Misunderstood Progeny By James Naughton September 2021 An analysis of People v. Aguilar and how its findings should affect expungements for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon convictions going forward.
Restoring Gun Rights After Disqualifying Convictions: Brown v. ISP, 2020 IL App (3rd) 180409 By James Stern March 2021 A summary and analysis of Brown v. ISP.
The Resumption of the Statutory Right to a Speedy Trial in Illinois Courts: Are you Ready for the Motion for Discharge? By Kulmeet S. Galhotra October 2021 The emergence of COVID-19 and its declaration as a global pandemic in the spring of 2020 caused an unprecedented disruption to the criminal justice system primarily due to shut-down orders and the difficulty of witnesses and jurors to comply with the requirements of appearing at courthouses in-person.
When Does Jeopardy Attach in a Negotiated Plea? By Babette L. Brennan March 2021 A summary and analysis of People v. Gaines.