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People v. Washington, 2019 IL App (1st) 161742 (October). Episode 703 (Duration 16:35)
Legally inconsistent verdicts require a reversal and retrial. [Read more…]
The Knowledge Requirement For Possessing A Defaced Firearm
People v. Lee, 2019 IL App (1st) 162563 (February). Episode 605 (Duration 5:29)
Exactly what does the state have to prove in regards to possessing a gun with defaced serial number?
[Read more…]How Should The Judge Handle A Jury Request To See The Video?
People v. Lewis, 2018 IL App (4th) 150637 (April). Episode 514 (Duration 6:27)
It’s within the court’s full discretion to bring the jury back into the courtroom to view recorded evidence after deliberation has already begun. [Read more…]
Should We Declare A Mistrial If The Jury Can’t Agree On Second Degree Murder?
People v. Manning, 2018 IL 122081 (March). Episode 480 (Duration 21:31)
Jury wanted to know what happens if they can’t agree on second degree murder.
[Read more…]When Should The Judge Declare A Mistrial When The Jury Can’t Agree On A Verdict?
People v. Manning, 2018 IL 122081 (March). Episode 480 (Duration 21:31)
Jury wanted to know what happens if they can’t agree on second degree murder.
What Happens When A Judge Instructs The Jury Inaccurately?
People v. Dismuke, 2017 IL App (2d) 141203 (June). Episode 361 (Duration 8:30)
Zehr principles are royal screwed up leading to a reversal under plain error. [Read more…]
Use This Modified IPI 3.14 With Domestic Violence Other Crimes Cases
People v. Heller, 2017 IL App (4th) 140658 (January). Episode 304 (Duration 5:23)
Use this modified IPI 3.14 when other crimes evidence is admitted in a domestic battery pursuant to 725 ILCS 5/115-7.4. [Read more…]