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…]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.
Mandatory Supervised Release Illinois is Required To Be Written By The Judge
The number of Mandatory Supervised Release Illinois (MSR) years is suppose to be written down on the sentencing order by the judge. These years are mandatory. So they are a part of the sentence even if not written down. [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?
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