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What Is A Summons?

March 27, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

In Illinois a summons is the official way a court notifies you that a case has been started against you.

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Filed Under: Indictment, Notice Requirement

What Does Subpoena Mean In Criminal Court?

March 27, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

A subpoena in criminal court is a court order that a witness appear in court to provide sworn testimony.

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Filed Under: Contempt Of Court

Closing Argument Examples

March 22, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Crafting a persuasive closing argument in a criminal trial is as much knowing what not to say as it is knowing what to say or how to say it.

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Filed Under: Closing Argument

Motion To Quash In A Criminal Case

March 22, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

The meaning of the word “quash” is to suppress, extinguish, reject or void something.

The term is commonly used in a legal setting.

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Filed Under: Search & Seizure

Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Illinois

March 21, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

The criminal charge of leaving the scene of an accident is covered under 625 ILCS 5/11-402. The law says a motorist in Illinois has an obligation to remain at the scene of an auto accident and share information. The code says,

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Filed Under: Leaving The Scene

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