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Most people ask themselves, “If he didn’t do it, then why did he say he did?” Before I went to law school, I had the same sentiment. However, that changed when I was confronted with an overwhelming amount of cases where people confessed to a murder they did not commit and were later found innocent by way …
Illinois concealed carry laws The 2008 landmark case, District of Columbia v. Heller posited many conflicting interpretations of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. It provided, in part, a “guarantee [of] the individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation.” Additionally the Supreme Court of the United States stated, the right of …
Last time we addressed the continuing change in concealed carry laws, the law had been passed, subsequently vetoed by Governor Quinn, and then overturned by the state senate. According to the language of the law, firearm owners would not be able to take advantage of the law until 2014, while lawmakers worked out the regulations and …
The killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman exposed a raw nerve left after years of continued prejudice, racial profiling and inequality in criminal justice system. Racial bias has no place in the courtroom, but, through unchecked police tactics like stop and frisk, it still manages to permeate throughout our system of justice. They are called …
Illinois has been slow to reform its Juvenile Criminal laws, but change has happened and continues for the benefit of Illinois youth. Prior to an amendment to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 in 2009 (taking effect in 2010), 17 year olds were treated as adults in the eyes of the criminal justice system when charged with …
All Minor Teens Soon to be Treated as Juveniles in Illinois Read More »
The Confrontation Clause if a constitutional provision that entitled a defendant to confront any witnesses that may speak against him. Found in the Sixth Amendment, it provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” The Fourteenth Amendment makes this constitutional amendment applicable to the …
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Sentencing for crimes typically involve mandatory minimums imposed by following certain guidelines. It is a hallmark of the justice system to treat everyone fairly and consistently. The flip side of this, however, is that some defendants are not afforded fair treatment if circumstances of their case are not considered. The Seventh Circuit, for which Illinois …
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Facts Isaac Jaimes was on trial Wednesday, July 24, for 1st degree murder in Winnebago County. Isaac is the brother of known Latin King gang member Ricardo Jaimes. Police detectives elicited a confession from Isaac when he was questioned in relation to the May 2010 killing of sixteen-year-old DeMarkis Robinson. Mr. Robinson was shot to death with a …
The Facts A www.newsbug.com article reported, at 11:38 a.m. July 15, 2013, according to police reports, ISP (Illinois State Police) narcotics agents were conducting a joint investigation in the western suburbs of Cook County regarding criminal drug activity. Agents received information regarding a suspicious maroon 2005 Toyota Tacoma truck en route to the Chicago area driving along North Avenue, …
Mediation is often viewed as a less costly and more effective type of divorce proceeding. While not for every couple or situation, mediation can result in an amicable separation that enables both parties to get their life back together as quickly as possible. At the same time, there are some legal concepts and realities that …
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