By Samuel Partida, Jr.
People v. Kathan, 2014 IL App (2d) 2121335 (August).
In a drug driving case, it is the circumstantial evidence that leads to conviction. A statement that a person took pills plus bad driving with evidence of impairment is enough for the state to win. [Read more…]
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
The number of Mandatory Supervised Release Illinois (MSR) years is suppose to be written down on the sentencing order by the judge. These years are mandatory. So they are a part of the sentence even if not written down. [Read more…]
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
People v. Thomas, 2014 IL App (2d) 121203 (August).
Judges won’t provide a reasonable doubt definition for the jury. [Read more…]
By Samuel Partida, Jr.
People will forever try to avoid DUI checkpoints legally.
[Read more…]By Samuel Partida, Jr.
Is it illegal to lie to the police?
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