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…]By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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…]By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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…]By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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.
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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…]
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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…]
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
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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