People v. Hoare, 2018 IL App (2d) 160727 (January). Episode 474 (Duration 12:36) Improper immigration advice is back on the table in a messy way after Lee v. U.S.
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.
Attorney Argues For Her Own Ineffectiveness Ineffectively
People v. Brown, 2017 IL App (3d) 140921 (June). Episode 383 (Duration 6:25) This attorney inadequately argued her own ineffectiveness.
Exactly What Does Defendant Have To Say To Trigger A Krankel Inquiry?
People v. Ayres, 2017 IL 120162 (February). Episode 307 (Duration 5:41) What does defendant have to say to trigger a Krankel inquiry?
Judge Denies Motion To Continue To Pursue Lynch Material (Case Study in Litigation Decisions)
People v. Gibbs, 2016 IL App (1st) 140785 (June). Episode 202 (Duration 7:56) Was it error for the judge to deny defendant’s motion to continue the trial so he could build up his Lynch material?
Court’s Requirement to Admonish on Immigration Consequences is Directory
People v. Guzman, 2015 IL 118749 (November 2015). Episode 110 (Duration: 5:58) Failure of court to admonish defendant of immigration consequences does not necessarily lead to reversal.
Court’s Admonishments Cure Trial Counsel’s Failure to Tell Client About Immigration Consequences
People v. Unzueta, 2015 IL App (1st) 131306 (November 2015). Episode 111 (Duration: 6:43) Possible immigration information from trial attorney brought up in the postconviction petition.