In re Jose A., 2018 IL App (2d) 180170 (October). Episode 557 (Duration 22:10)
The new juvenile Miranda requirement is discussed here. [Read more…]
17 Year Old Held For 73 Hours Before Taken To See A Judge
People v. McArthur, 2018 IL App (1st) 150626 (June). Episode 515 (Duration 8:15)
17 year old held for 73 hours before a probable cause hearing nonetheless gave a voluntary confession. [Read more…]
An Illinois Wrongful Conviction Reviewing Court Says This Guy Didn’t Do It
People v. Sanchez, 2018 IL App (1st) 143899 (April). Episode 488 (Duration 18:22)
Involuntary confession and improper closing arguments lead to this Illinois wrongful murder conviction. [Read more…]
Murder Confession Crossed The Line When They Called Him A “Baby Killer”
People v. Phillips, 2018 IL App (3d) 130270 (February). Episode 479 (Duration 13:35)
18-year-old’s confession ruled involuntary, in part, because defendant is told baby killers get killed in prison. [Read more…]
In Illinois How Do You Test If A Confession Was Voluntary?
People v. Mandoline, 2017 IL App (2d) 150511 (February). Episode 316 (Duration 12:31)
How to test if a confession is voluntary? [Read more…]
17 Year Old With 5th Grade Reading Level And Mental Disorders Gives A Voluntary Statement
People v. Edwards, 2017 IL App (3d) 130190-B (January). Episode 300 (Duration 5:42)
This 17 year old’s confession was voluntary even though he had a fifth grade reading level, suffered from various mental disorders, and that the investigating officers did not allow him to speak to his mother. [Read more…]
Defendant Is Eligible For Mandatory X Sentencing Because He Turned 21 By The Time The Court Found Him Guilty
People v. Smith, 2016 IL 119659 (December). Episode 288 (Duration 8:06)
Defendant is eligible for mandatory x sentencing because he turned 21 by the time the court found him guilty even though he was under 21 at the time he was charged.