People v. Moffett, 2019 IL App (2d) 180964 (December). Episode 730 (Duration 12:55) Trial court erred when it granted this motion to dismiss based on a speedy trial violation.
Jury Has To Be Allowed To Take Written Notes During The Trial
People v. Johnson, 2019 IL App (3d) 150352-B (December). Episode 719 (Duration 5:40) Error to not allow the jury to take notes during a trial, but it’s not structural error.
An Example Of What Not To Say During Closing Argument
People v. Holmon, 2019 IL App (5th) 160207 (August). Episode 712 (Duration 21:49) Prosecutor gets a little carried away in closing arguments, even brings up Sling Blade.
This Is The Case That Will Change Your Mind About Playing Video For The Jury In A Courtroom
People v. Cavitt, 2019 IL App (2d) 170149 (July). Episode 690 (Duration 20:28) Second District sort sees the Third Districts point on playing video in the courtroom, but there was other problems with the way this judge did it.
1st, 4th, And 5th Districts All Come Out Against The 3rd District And Their Kooky Video In The Courtroom Rule
People v. Ryder, 2019 IL App (5th) 160027 (July); People v. Parker 2019 IL App (3d) 170108 (July); People v. Pacheco, 2019 IL App (3d) 150880 (July). Episode 689 (Duration 11:25) A series of video in the courtroom cases we should know about.
Also When Answering A Jury Question You Can’t Direct Or Suggest The Verdict (The Metabolite Case)
People v. Hasselbring, 2014 IL App (4th) 131128 (November). Episode 676 (Duration 14:14) Responding to a jury question in way that all but suggests or directs the verdict is improper.
Another Thing You Can’t Do When Answering A Jury Question This Answer Lead To A Reversal
People v. Alexander, 2019 IL App (3d) 160709 (August). Episode 674 (Duration 5:50) Jury asked a question and they were given an IPI, reversal required.
Prosecutors Charge A Deputy With Traffic Offenses After He Responds To An Emergency
People v. Wunderlich, 2019 IL App (3d) 180360 (August). Episode 672 (Duration 11:30) State charges a deputy with traffic offenses after a motorcyclist collides with his squad and dies.
CAUTION: Is Your Judge Taking Videos Into Chambers?
People v. Lucas, 2019 IL App (1st) 160501 (July). Episode 669 (Duration 10:44) Judge takes the video into chambers to view it without defendant’s presence.
3rd District Misread The High Court And Now Put Back In It’s Place
People v. Johnson, 2019 IL 123318 (August). Episode 661 (Duration 8:16) Supreme Court smacks down 3rd district appellate panel trying to get rid of all burglaries to retail theft establishments.