People v. Gaines, 2019 IL App (3d) 160494 (July). Episode 663 (Duration 18:40) Judge abruptly refuses to continue with the plea hearing creating a double jeopardy conundrum for the prosecution.
Defendant Was Allowed To Withdraw His Guilty Plea – No Double Jeopardy Problem Ensued
People v. O’Brien, 2019 IL App (2d) 170030 (July). Episode 662 (Duration 10:42) No double jeopardy concerns where the defendant was allowed to withdraw his guilty plea after improper admonishments.
BGA And The Sun Times Got A Little To Big For Their Britches
In re Appointment of Special Prosecutor, 2019 IL 122949 (January). Episode 596 (Duration 8:25) Press not allowed to get grand jury documents through FOIA.