These are the Illinois Homicide statutes (720 ILCS 5/9 et seq.):
[Read more…]What Is First Degree Murder?
Definition of first degree murder.
The essence of first degree murder is an intention killing or knowingly performing an act that leads to death even if death was not completely intended.
[Read more…]What Is Involuntary Manslaughter?
In Illinois involuntary manslaughter is an unintentional killing. It results when a person acts recklessly such that their conduct leads to the death of another individual.
[Read more…]What Is Second Degree Murder?
What Is Second Degree Murder?
Second degree murder is not a lesser included offense of first degree murder; it is a “lesser mitigated offense” of first degree murder.
[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…]