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How Judge Steigmann Really Feels About Impeachment, Prior Inconsistent Statements, And 725 ILCS 5/115-10.1

November 10, 2016 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

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The most Honorable Judge Robert Steigmann of the Fourth Appellate District provides valuable insight and lessons on proper impeachment, prior inconsistent statements, and 725 ILCS 5/115-10.1. [Read more…]

Impeachment Evidence Prior Conviction May Be Admissible Even if Older Than 10 Years

October 22, 2014 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

People v. Knox, 2014 IL App (1st) 120349 (September).

Impeachment evidence prior conviction has to be within 10 years old to be admitted. What happens when the retrial is outside the 10 year window, but the first trial fell within the 10 years window? [Read more…]