This is the April 2017 Illinois criminal case law audio round-up (the fast case law summary). Episode 344 (Duration 11:10)

There were 44 published opinions in March!

The April 2017 Top Illinois Criminal Law Cases 

Here’s a quick snapshot of the top cases:

1. People v. Austin

How to properly make a prima facie case Batson challenge.

2. People v. Byrd

What is the proper remedy after a Batson problem has been held to exist?

3. People v. Way

Proximate cause defense alive and kicking after the DUI cannabis reform.

4. People v. Peck

Trial counsel ineffective for not challenging this confession; the decision to talk without a lawyer was not legit.

5. People v. Shakirov

Reckless homicide reversed outright.

6. People v. Terrell

Defendant could not be sufficiently tied to this apartment trap door where the drugs were hidden.

7. People v. Lewis

Steigman sets us straight on the proper mechanic for simple impeachment.

8. People v. Motzko

This officer says HGN proves defendant was above .08.

9. In re Ronald J.

Judge didn’t order the kid’s school records before sending him to JIDOC.

10. People v. Fletcher

Attorney says “we waive jury”, but defendant didn’t say anything.