IllinoisCaseLaw.com

Home of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast.

40 Years Is A De Facto Life In Illinois

May 7, 2019 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Buffer, 2019 IL 122327 (April). Episode 625 (Duration 8:41)

Illinois Supreme Court says anything over 40 years is a de facto life sentence.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

Making Sense Of The Latest Illinois Juvenile Interrogation Statute

November 12, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

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…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Voluntary

Over 18 Years Of Age Disqualifies You From The Juvenile Sentencing Rules: But Their May Be A Small Exception

October 29, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Harris, 2018 IL 121932 (October). Episode 551 (Duration 14:08)

Illinois Supreme Court reveals the path 18-21 year olds should follow in order to have their their youthfulness considered as a factor at sentencing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

An Extension Of De Facto Life Sentences But Is It Proper?

October 10, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Rodriguez, 2018 IL App (1st) 160030 (September). Episode 457 (Duration 6:24)

Can defendant combine a sentence from an earlier crime with the sentence of a new crime to claim a de facto life sentence? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Life Sentence

What’s The Best Way To Handle A Plea To A Non-Automatic Transfer Charge?

August 15, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Ingram, 2018 IL App (4th) 160099 (July). Episode 523 (Duration 6:15)

Defendant plead on a non-automatic transfer charge and now wants a do-over. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

© 2021 · Steady Persistent Attention To The Cases Is Never Wrong · Disclaimer