People v. Gaines, 2019 IL App (3d) 160494 (July). Episode 663 (Duration 18:40) Judge abruptly refuses to continue with the plea hearing creating a double jeopardy conundrum for the prosecution.
Defendant Was Allowed To Withdraw His Guilty Plea – No Double Jeopardy Problem Ensued
People v. O’Brien, 2019 IL App (2d) 170030 (July). Episode 662 (Duration 10:42) No double jeopardy concerns where the defendant was allowed to withdraw his guilty plea after improper admonishments.
When You’re Peddling Bags Of Dog Po You Gotta Know The Rules
People v. Johnson, 2019 IL 122956 (January). Episode 593 (Duration 10:10) Defendant has to move to withdraw his plea if he wants to challenge a sentence that was within the agreed cap but where the judge relied on improper factors.
Make Sure To Tell The Judge The Sentence With The Prior Convictions During A Sentencing Plea
People v. Sophanavong, 2018 IL App (3d) 170450 (November). Episode 569 (Duration 4:20) They didn’t tell the judge the prior sentences on the prior convictions so this 55 year sentence has to be vacated and remanded for a new sentencing hearing.
When You’re Screwed You’re Screwed So Counsel Has To Get It Right
People v. Brown, 2017 IL 121681 (November). Episode 436 (Duration 5:41) Defendant plead guilty because he was told his sentence was a 50% case when in fact it was an 85% case.