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.
Not Even Close To Being A Race Neutral Reason
Flowers v. Mississippi, SCOTUS, (June 2019). Episode 653 (Duration 10:17) In six trials, the State struck 41 of the 42 black prospective jurors.
These Judges Think Playing A Video In The Courtroom Is Really Really Bad
People v. Hollahan, 2019 IL App (3d) 150556 (June). Episode 652 (Duration 12:40) Third District structural error interpretation is a radical departure from the traditional way of playing a video for a jury.
Judge Cleared The Courtroom But Didn’t Quite Follow The Rules
People v. Schoonover, 2019 IL App (4th) 160882 (April). Episode 635 (Duration 8:30) Judge clears the courtroom when the child takes the stand, was that proper?