In re M.R., 2018 IL App (2d) 170342 (March). Episode 484 (Duration 10:56)
Minors charged with possession of stolen vehicle must be charged in juvenile court. [Read more…]
Second Degree Murder Is Not An Automatic Transfer Offense So What Happens When Minor is “Acquitted” of First Degree Murder?
People v. Fort, 2017 IL 118966 (February). Episode 308 (Duration 9:57)
Illinois Supreme Court says State must charge second degree murder if they want to continue with adult sentencing after they lose a first degree murder count. [Read more…]
17 Year Old With 5th Grade Reading Level And Mental Disorders Gives A Voluntary Statement
People v. Edwards, 2017 IL App (3d) 130190-B (January). Episode 300 (Duration 5:42)
This 17 year old’s confession was voluntary even though he had a fifth grade reading level, suffered from various mental disorders, and that the investigating officers did not allow him to speak to his mother. [Read more…]
No Apprendi Problem When Prior Adjudication Used To Extend A Sentence
People v. Jones, 2016 IL 119391 (October). Episode 248 (Duration 5:53)
Prior adjudications may be considered for extended terms proved up at sentencing with a PSI without any Apprendi violations. [Read more…]
This Voluntary Confession is Suppressed, Minor With IQ 70
In re S.W.N., 2016 IL App (3d) 160080 (July). Episode 210 (Duration 11:57)
Minor had an IQ of 70, otherwise voluntary confession suppressed. [Read more…]