People v. Campos, 2019 IL App (1st) 152613 (January). Episode 606 (Duration 8:46) In a sex case you have to be careful with exactly what the allegations are and how it comes out at trial.
When You’re Peddling Bags Of Dog Po You Gotta Know The Rules
People v. Johnson, 2019 IL 122956 (January). Episode 593 (Duration 0:00) Defendant has to move to withdraw his plea if he wants to challenge a sentence that was within the agreed cap but where the judge relied on improper factors.
What To Tell Defendants About The PSI
People v. Woods, 2018 IL App (1st) 153323 (December). Episode 581 (Duration 8:55) Defendant was ordered to cooperate with the PSI and the judge turned around and used what he said against him.
Make Sure To Tell The Judge The Sentence With The Prior Convictions During A Sentencing Plea
People v. Sophanavong, 2018 IL App (3d) 170450 (November). Episode 569 (Duration 4:20) They didn’t tell the judge the prior sentences on the prior convictions so this 55 year sentence has to be vacated and remanded for a new sentencing hearing.
The One About Fines & Costs, Can’t Pay Due To Hardship, And There’s A Chart
People v. Barajas, 2018 IL App (3d) 160433 (November) People v. Garza, 2018 IL App (3d) 160684 (November). Episode 562 (Duration 20:33) Helpful links and an update on important fines & costs cases.
How To Handle “Big Number” Sentencing For 18-21 Year-Olds
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.
An Extension Of De Facto Life Sentences
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?
Supreme Court Puts To Bed As Applied Constitutional Challenges To Having To Register Under SORA
People v. Bingham, 2018 IL 122008 (September). Episode 542 (Duration 9:17) Appellate court has no jurisdiction to waive a sex offender registration requirement.
In A Drug Conspiracy State Has To Prove The Amount of Drugs Attributable To The Conspiracy
People v. Long, 2012018 IL App (4th) 150919 (August). Episode 535 (Duration 7:35) Defendant is guilty of a conspiracy but the state had to prove how much they meth they made with his camping fuel.
Another As Applied Challenge Results In An 18-Year Old Who Does Not Have To Register
People v. Kochevar, 2018 IL App (3d) 140660 (August). Episode 527 (Duration 8:40) Another Romeo and Juliet Defender escapes from having to register as a sex offender.