Early History of Bail Bonds
Let’s start at the beginning of bail bonds. Ever since the criminal justice system was developed, two competing interests have interacted. [Read more…]
Filing A Motion to Dismiss For Prosecutorial Delay
Often enough, an accused is confronted with an arrest warrant for an offense that “happened years ago.” Usually, it happens during a traffic stop when the officer informs the driver that “he is going to have to take him in on a warrant.”
Did This Trial Attorney’s Conflict Of Interest Cause Him To Pick The Wrong Defense?
People v. Nelson, 2017 IL 120198 (June). Episode 352 (Duration 13:20)
Defendant says his attorneys had a conflict because they went with self defense rather than actual innocence. [Read more…]
Sex Offender Registration Act Failure: Legislature In Illinois Has Failed To Equitably Balance Human Impact
People v. Jackson, 2017 IL App (3d) 150154 (September). Episode 411 (Duration 11:31)
Again, State charges under the wrong SORA provision. [Read more…]