By Samuel Partida, Jr.
People v. Fane, 2021 IL 126715 (December). Episode 848 (Duration 8:02)
Illinois Supreme Court rejects the idea that it is inappropriate to give the accomplice witness instruction or any version of it when the witness exonerates the accused.
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People v. Deroo, 2022 IL 126120 (March). Episode 847 (Duration 11:14)
Illinois Supreme Court amends the business record exception so that it includes medical records and medical opinions.
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People v. Carter, 2021 IL 125954 (December). Episode 846 (Duration 8:09)
911 call of man with a gun leads to the arrest of this defendant creating constitutional questions.
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People v. Grant, 2020 IL App (3d) 160758 (December). Episode 845 (Duration 7:28)
Even though there were so many reasons not too, this rape conviction is still reversed and remanded for a new trial.
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People v. Jimenez, 2020 IL App (1st) 182164 (December). Episode 844 (Duration 4:33)
Illinois state statute says we can’t charge defendant in state court if the feds have charged him in federal court.
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