People v. Smith, 2017 IL App (1st) 151312 (October). Episode 451 (Duration 10:59) One act – One crime principles will save this defendant 6 years.
Overly Broad Probation Term Said No Gang Contact
In re Omar F., 2017 IL App (1st) 171073 (October). Episode 441 (Duration 6:38) No gang contact was overly broad.
13 Year Old Has No Business Being In Our State’s Crown Jewel
In re Dystyn, 2017 IL App (4th) 170103 (June). Episode 385 (Duration 6:42) Delinquent minor is forbidden from entering a college campus.
How To Properly Raise A Batson Prima Facie Case
People v. Austin, 2017 IL App (1st) 142737 (April). Episode 342. (Duration 17:15) Fact that multiple jurors of the same race have been stricken, without more, does not raise a prima facia case for a Batson violation.
Episode 187: Aguilar AUUW Conviction Still On The Books May Act As Predicate Offense for Enhancement
People v. McFadden, 2016 IL 117424 (June). Episode 187 (Duration 5:17) Defendant questioned the validity of his UUW Felon conviction because it was predicated on a AUUW invalidated under Aguilar.
The Perils of Accomplice Testimony
People v. Hunt, 2016 IL App (2d) 140786 (November). Episode 268 (Duration 8:34) Even the state called the accomplice “a liar” and warned the jury to question her credibility.
No Apprendi Problem When Prior Adjudication Used To Extend A Sentence
People v. Jones, 2016 IL 119391 (October). Episode 248 (Duration 5:53) Prior adjudications may be considered for extended terms proved up at sentencing with a PSI without any Apprendi violations.
Error To Deny This SOJ – Room Number Not Sufficient Notice
People v. Tate, 2016 IL App (1st) 140598 (September). Episode 243 (Duration 2:43). Aggravated robbery conviction is reversed after a bench trial and an SOJ violation.
Coconspirator Statement Inapplicable Here
People v. Lucious, 2016 IL App (1st) 141127 (September). Episode 233 (Duration 7:07) Codefendant’s statement was inappropriately used against this defendant.
Judge Denies Motion To Continue To Pursue Lynch Material (Case Study in Litigation Decisions)
People v. Gibbs, 2016 IL App (1st) 140785 (June). Episode 202 (Duration 7:56) Was it error for the judge to deny defendant’s motion to continue the trial so he could build up his Lynch material?