People v. Jones, 2016 IL 119391 (October). Episode 248 (Duration 5:53)
Prior adjudications may be considered for extended terms proved up at sentencing with a PSI without any Apprendi violations.
[Read more…]In Illinois The Double Drug Enhancement Doesn’t Apply If Any Other Sentencing Enhancement Is Applicable
Plea bargaining a drug case with a defendant with a prior drug conviction can feel like a boxing match with one of the fighter’s arms tied behind his back. In podcast episode 012 of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast, I discuss a recent case which can drastically change the dynamics of plea bargaining a drug case in Illinois.
[Read more…]In Illinois The Double Drug Enhancement Doesn’t Apply If Any Other Sentencing Enhancement Is Applicable
Plea bargaining a drug case with a defendant with a prior drug conviction can feel like a boxing match with one of the fighter’s arms tied behind his back. In podcast episode 012 of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast, I discuss a recent case which can drastically change the dynamics of plea bargaining a drug case in Illinois.