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Articles From Jessica Fangman

Police officers’ training & defendants with mental health issues By Jessica Fangman Criminal Justice, February 2019 Despite the obvious need for sensitivity to mental health issues, law enforcement officers in Illinois are not required to attend crisis intervention or mental health awareness training.
Case summary: People v. Vara By Jessica Fangman Criminal Justice, December 2018 The Illinois Supreme Court held in People v. Vara that the appellate courts do not have jurisdiction to address unlawful fines imposed by the circuit clerk against the defendant.
So you want to be a criminal defense lawyer? Here’s what you should know! By Jessica Fangman Criminal Justice, March 2018 What can a new attorney do to get her foot in the door?

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