In Illinois a summons is the official way a court notifies you that a case has been started against you.
[Read more…]When Does A Judge Have To Impose The Gun Add-On Enhancement?
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See People v. Walker, 2015 IL App (1st) 130500 (May). Episode 072 (Duration 16:53)
Did the judge have the right to impose a 15 year gun add-on? Appellate court says “no” but lets it slide. [Read more…]
725 ILCS 5/111-3(c) Notice Requirement: Easy To Understand Analysis
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The 725 ILCS 5/111-3(c) notice requirement doesn’t have to be complicated or hard to understand. Things would be easier to understand if it was not thrown around necessarily. [Read more…]
To Be Guilty Of Criminal Trespass In Illinois You Must Have Notice You Are Not Wanted There
People v. Chai, 2014 IL App (2nd) 121234 (August). Episode 016 (Duration 9:36)
Was there proper notice to defendant that he was not welcome at the DMV?
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Some Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon Charges DO Require Notice Under 725 ILCS 5/111-3(c)
People v. Whalum, 2014 IL App (1st) 110959-B (September).
So, some unlawful use of a weapon by a felon charges DO require notice under 725 ILCS 5/111-3(c). Case after case, the appellate court has been telling us that no such requirement is required. There is an exception. [Read more…]