People v. Kadow, 2021 IL App (4th) 190103 (January). Episode 868 (Duration 5:19)
Here, we are dealing with an individual with a functional IQ of 50, who “requires interaction as though working with a very young child.”
[Read more…]Overhear Recording Authorized By State’s Attorney or By A Judge
People v. Nevilles, 2021 IL App (3d) 190645 (January). Episode 867 (Duration 5:58)
State authorized overhear does not require that probable cause be spelled out in the required paperwork.
[Read more…]Community Caretaking Doctrine, Emergency Aid Exception, Exigent Circumstance All The Same Thing
People v. Aljohani, 2021 IL App (1st) 190692 (January). Episode 866 (Duration 6:50)
It doesn’t matter what you call it but it was reasonable for police to enter this home to check on the status of the victim.
[Read more…]Improper Lane Usage Remains A Very Unambiguous Statute
People v. Rice, 2021 IL App (3d) 180549 (January). Episode 865 (Duration 8:16)
Driver changes lanes in the middle of an intersection, but that was not an improper use of lane violation.
[Read more…]Steigmann Strong Smell Of Weed For Now Justifies A Full Car Search
People v. Rowell, 2021 IL App (4th) 180819 (January). Episode 864 (Duration 7:02)
Steigmann affirmatively reminds us that Stout is still good law and the strong odor of cannabis for now still justifies a full search, including containers, of a car.
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