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People v. Jackson, 2017 IL App (1st) 151779 (November). Episode 432 (Duration 10:24)
During an in camera inspection on the surveillance privilege the trial judge must not allow the state attorney to participate, must elicit the exact location from the officer, and conclude with giving the defense a chance to rebut. [Read more…]
People v. Palmer, 2017 IL App (1st) 151253 (November). Episode 431 (Duration 14:46)
This officer was hiding on his knees in some bushes; he thought his exact location needed to stay secret.
In re Manuel M., 2017 IL App (1st) 162381 (January). Episode 292 (Duration 8:55)
Accused minor was not allowed to cross the officer on the location he said he made his observations. [Read more…]
People v. Flournoy, 2016 IL App (1st) 142356 (November). Episode 259 (Duration 11:44)
Abuse of discretion to apply the surveillance location privilege in this case. [Read more…]