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…]
Over 18 Years Of Age Disqualifies You From The Juvenile Sentencing Rules: But Their May Be A Small Exception
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…]
An Extension Of De Facto Life Sentences But Is It Proper?
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…]
What’s The Best Way To Handle A Plea To A Non-Automatic Transfer Charge?
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…]
You Can’t Charge Juveniles In Adult Court With Possession Of Stolen Vehicle
In re M.R., 2018 IL App (2d) 170342 (March). Episode 484 (Duration 10:56)
Minors charged with possession of stolen vehicle must be charged in juvenile court. [Read more…]
Second Degree Murder Is Not An Automatic Transfer Offense So What Happens When Minor is “Acquitted” of First Degree Murder?
People v. Fort, 2017 IL 118966 (February). Episode 308 (Duration 9:57)
Illinois Supreme Court says State must charge second degree murder if they want to continue with adult sentencing after they lose a first degree murder count. [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…]