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The mission of ISBA Criminal Justice Section
- to work for a system of criminal justice that fairly protects the accused, the accuser, and the public in general;
- to seek or oppose change, as considered appropriate, by legislative activity, recommendations on court rules and recommendations to agencies; and
- to educate and inform lawyers and the general public through newsletters, seminars and other appropriate channels of communication.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — January 2025
- Sniffing Out Justice: Illinois Supreme Court Redefines the Role of Cannabis Odor in Automobile Search Cases
- Programming Sentencing Credits
- Guilty but Mentally Ill
- Year 2000 Nonfirearm Version of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault Adding a 10-Year Enhancement Declared Unconstitutional
- Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion
- Save the Date: Criminal Justice Section Council Upcoming CLEs
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
Carter v. Tegels, No. 23-1266 (April 24, 2025) (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Harris, 2025 IL 130351 (April 24, 2025) (THEIS) Appellate court judgment reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Guy, 2025 IL 129967 (April 24, 2025) (NEVILLE) Appellate court judgment affirmed in part and reversed in part; remanded. -
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Yankaway, 2025 IL 130207 (April 24, 2025) (NEVILLE) Appellate court judgment affirmed in part and vacated in part; circuit court judgment affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Harkey, 2025 IL App (4th) 230523 (April 24, 2025) Winnebago Co. (STEIGMANN) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
Tools and Resources
- Criminal Justice discussion group is available to section members via the Criminal Justice community in ISBA Central
- The Criminal Justice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links