People v. Coty, 2020 IL 123972 (June). Episode 784 (Duration 15:19)
Defendant’s with diminished mental capacity are eligible for life and de facto life sentences.
Read more40 Years Or Less Imposed On A Juvenile Offender Does Not Constitute A De Facto Life Sentence
People v. Gunn, 2019IL App (1st) 170542 (September). Episode 694 (Duration 4:19)
Buffer says 40 years or less is not a de facto life sentence. [Read more…]
40 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…]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…]
Intellectually Disabled Defendant’s Should Be Treated Like Minors When It Comes To Sentencing
People v. Coty, 2018 IL App (1st) 162383 (August). Episode 525 (Duration 7:56)
Defendant had an IQ between 55 and 65, his 50 year sentence was a life sentence, and he needs a new sentencing hearing. [Read more…]
Updates With Discretionary Life Sentence For Youngsters And De Facto Life Sentences
People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655 (September)
People v. Hoy, 2017 IL App (1st) 142596 (September)
People v. Evans, 2017 IL App (1st) 143562 (August). Episode 413 (Duration 10:27)
Defendant was 17 years old when he was given a discretionary life sentence, is he entitled to a new sentencing hearing?
Two Youthful Offenders Two Different Sentences: Life Sentences For Young Defendants Becoming Less Common
People v. Harris, 2016 IL App (1st) 141744 (December) & People v. Horta, 2016 IL App (2nd)140714 (December). Episode 281 (Duration 12:32)
18 year old shooter gets a de facto life sentence of 76 years which shock the moral sense of the community (according to this appellate panel). While another 18 year old receives 59 years for a heinous murder that sticks. [Read more…]
Avoid Ineffective Assistance of Counsel With Free Criminal Law Motion
People v. Brown, 2014 IL App (4th) 120887 (October).
In this case, trial counsel gave wrong sentencing information to his client charged with a double murder. [Read more…]
Life Sentence Mandatory For A Double Murder
People v. Brown, 2014 IL App (4th) 120887 (October).
In this case, trial counsel gave wrong sentencing information to his client charged with a double murder.
[Read more…]Habitual Criminal Act Requires Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offender In Illinois
A life sentence for a nonviolent drug offender is discussed in Podcast Episode 006 of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast discusses. Is this an example of run-a-muck sentencing or is this justice? [Read more…]
Habitual Criminal Act Requires Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offender In Illinois
A life sentence for a nonviolent drug offender is discussed in Podcast Episode 006 of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast discusses. Is this an example of run-a-muck sentencing or is this justice?
[Read more…]