People v. Chavez, 2025 IL App (1st) 221601 (March). Episode 1102 (Duration 22:58)
Simplified Miranda warnings for minors are required even when charged in adult court.
[Read more…]Juveniles In Illinois May Be Adjudicated For Crimes Committed Out Of State
In re Kelan W., 2022 IL 128031 (October). Episode 963 (Duration 4:07)
Illinois is likely to be in a better position than another state to ensure that family and community are involved in our juveniles’ rehabilitative process.
[Read more…]Miranda Warnings To A Minor With Severe Learning Disabilities Is No Good
People v. Wilson, 2020 IL App (1st) 162430 (March). Episode 761 (Duration 14:17)
Minor had severe learning disabilities and probably didn’t understand his Miranda warnings.
Read more40 Years Is A De Facto Life In Illinois
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.
[Read more…]Making Sense Of The Latest Illinois Juvenile Interrogation Statute
In re Jose A., 2018 IL App (2d) 180170 (October). Episode 557 (Duration 22:10)
The new juvenile Miranda requirement is discussed here.
[Read more…]Over 18 Years Of Age Disqualifies You From The Juvenile Sentencing Rules: But Their May Be A Small Exception
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…]An Extension Of De Facto Life Sentences But Is It Proper?
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…]What’s The Best Way To Handle A Plea To A Non-Automatic Transfer Charge?
People v. Ingram, 2018 IL App (4th) 160099 (July). Episode 523 (Duration 6:15)
Defendant plead on a non-automatic transfer charge and now wants a do-over.
[Read more…]You Can’t Charge Juveniles In Adult Court With Possession Of Stolen Vehicle
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.
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