By Samuel Partida, Jr.
People v. Quezda, 2024 IL 128805 (December). Episode 1088 (Duration 8:30)
The appropriate way to address unpreserved errors in a cumulative error claim is to determine whether the aggregate effect of those errors rises to the level of plain error.
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People v. Quezada, 2022 IL App (2d) 200195 (June). Episode 952 (Duration 9:51)
Errors concerning interrogation video and gang evidence lead to defendant not receiving a fair trial.
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People v. Redmon, 2022 IL App (3d) 190167 (January). Episode 927 (Duration 7:31)
The State added later charges that were clearly based on the same conduct charged earlier which meant the speedy clock was blown for the those later, more serious charges.
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People v. Williams, 2020 IL App (1st) 163417 (February). Episode 756 (Duration 17:26)
An example of what not to say in closing argument.
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