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40 Years Is A De Facto Life In Illinois

May 7, 2019 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Buffer, 2019 IL 122327 (April). Episode 625 (Duration 8:41)

Illinois Supreme Court says anything over 40 years is a de facto life sentence.

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Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

Over 18 Years Of Age Disqualifies You From The Juvenile Sentencing Rules: But Their May Be A Small Exception

October 29, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Harris, 2018 IL 121932 (October). Episode 551 (Duration 14:08)

Illinois Supreme Court reveals the path 18-21 year olds should follow in order to have their their youthfulness considered as a factor at sentencing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

An Extension Of De Facto Life Sentences But Is It Proper?

October 10, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Rodriguez, 2018 IL App (1st) 160030 (September). Episode 457 (Duration 6:24)

Can defendant combine a sentence from an earlier crime with the sentence of a new crime to claim a de facto life sentence? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

Intellectually Disabled Defendant’s Should Be Treated Like Minors When It Comes To Sentencing

August 21, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Coty, 2018 IL App (1st) 162383 (August). Episode 525 (Duration 7:56)

Defendant had an IQ between 55 and 65, his 50 year sentence was a life sentence, and he needs a new sentencing hearing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Life Sentence

Updates With Discretionary Life Sentence For Youngsters And De Facto Life Sentences

November 7, 2017 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655 (September)
People v. Hoy, 2017 IL App (1st) 142596 (September)
People v. Evans, 2017 IL App (1st) 143562 (August). Episode 413 (Duration 10:27)

Defendant was 17 years old when he was given a discretionary life sentence, is he entitled to a new sentencing hearing? 

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Filed Under: Life Sentence

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