Illinois Rules of Evidence
By Hon. Donald C. Hudson
Bench and Bar,
November 2010
Read about the new codified rules of evidence, which will govern proceedings in all Illinois courts as of January 1, 2011.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
September 2000
On October 13, 1995 an anonymous caller reported to the Miami-Dade Police that a young black male standing at a particular bus stop and wearing a plaid shirt was carrying a gun.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
June 2000
The respondent was convicted of sodomy and weapons possession in New York. The respondent testified in his own defense at trial stating that he had consensual intercourse with the alleged victim.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
April 2000
The respondent Wardlow fled upon seeing police officers patrolling an area known for heavy narcotics trafficking.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
November 1999
Accused's Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses was violated by admitting into evidence at his trial a non-testifying accomplice's confession that contained some statements against the accomplice's penal interest and others that inculpated the accused.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
July 1999
Police officers may search a passenger's personal belongings inside an automobile when they have probable cause to believe the automobile contains contraband.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
April 1999
When police seize property for a criminal investigation, the due process clause does not require them to provide the owner with notice of state remedies for the return of the property seized.
From the United States Supreme Court
By Donald C. Hudson
Criminal Justice,
February 1999
Respondents and the lessee of an apartment were sitting in one of its rooms bagging cocaine.
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