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A Break Down Of The Illinois Custodial Sexual Misconduct Statute With Michael Wepsiec

November 12, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Episode 698 (Duration 29:54). Attorney Michael Wepsiec of Murphosboro, Illinois deconstructs the custodial sexual misconduct criminal law statute.

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What To Do About Fatally Flawed Criminal Charges: Alan Downen Interview

October 1, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

People v. Rowell, 229 Ill. 2nd 82 (May 2008). Episode 686 (Duration 31:58)

What’s the best way to handle legally insufficient criminal charges? In this episode you get a feel for what it’s like working in the criminal law.

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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. [Read more…]

Updates On Cannabis Law & Bail Reform With Jamie Mosser Candidate For Kane County State’s Attorney

July 31, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Jamie Mosser, candidate for Kane County State’s Attorney, stops by to provide an update on the new Illinois cannabis law and lets us know what’s happening with bail reform in Illinois. Episode 658 (Duration 26:11).

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Why You Should Never Pass Out While In Police Custody…You May Find Yourself In A Hospital Getting Jabbed For Blood

July 8, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Mitchell v. Wisconsin, SCOTUS No. 18–6210, Decided June 27, 2019. Episode 647 (Duration 22:02) (Categorical Rule Allows Warrantless Blood Draws From Unconscious Drivers)

Unconscious drivers plus natural BAC dissipation create an exigent circumstance for a blood draw. [Read more…]

Gary True On What Happens When Police See Your Gun In Public

June 3, 2019 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

Episode 643 (Duration 31:51) Illinois attorney Gary True explains the risk involved for anyone who reveals their gun in public. Licensed and unlicensed gun carriers have something to worry about.

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