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Illinois Rules Of Evidence Used In Criminal Trials

September 13, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

The Illinois Rules of Evidence are created by the Illinois Supreme Court. Some provisions are incorporated by statutes but the comprehensive, all encompassing system is created by the high court. [Read more…]

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What Happens In An Illinois Criminal Trial?

September 12, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

The steps in a criminal trial generally include:

  1. Jury Selection
  2. Prosecutions Opening Statement
  3. Defendants Opening Statement
  4. Prosecutions Presentation of Evidence (Direct Examination)
  5. Defendant Cross Exams State Witnesses
  6. If They Want Defense Presentation of Evidence (Direct Examination)
  7. Prosecution Cross Exams Defense Witnesses
  8. Prosecution Makes Closing Argument
  9. Defense Makes Closing Argument
  10. Prosecution Makes Rebuttal Closing Argument

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ILCS Burglary And Residential Burglary Statute

September 12, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

ILCS Burglary § 19-1

The Illinois Burglary Statute.

The Illinois burglary statute is broader than the residential burglary statute. The more general form of the burglary provides the following:

Section 19-1(a) of the Illinois Criminal Code provides, in part, that…

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Ron Hain Kane County Sheriff Has An Interesting Program In The Jail

August 1, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has instituted a series of new inmate programs. Episode 667 (Duration 34:37)

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Filed Under: Appeal

Ron Hain Kane County Sheriff Has Started A Series Of New Jail Programs Designed To Leave Inmates Better Off Than When They Came In

August 1, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain has instituted a series of new inmate programs. Episode 667 (Duration 34:37)

The Kane County Jail’s new Diversion Program is making every effort to leave detainees better off than when they came into the jail.

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Filed Under: Appeal

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