Criminal

This program addresses the particulars of laying foundations for digital evidence, such as text messages, social media posts, digital records, digital photos, and other types of digital data.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

This session addresses factors and considerations when laying foundations for traditional forms of evidence, such as documents, records, photographs, or medical records and bills.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

This session introduces the benefits of knowing and using of foundation by discussing how it can be used to build or destroy expert testimony.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

This panel discussion presents US Supreme Court cases which are rarely -if ever- addressed in law school, popular media, or even among practicing lawyers, but which deserve far more attention.

In this program, Ms. Howard draws upon her experience as both a criminal defense attorney and former public defender to examine a critical question facing defense counsel: What should an attorney do after a client has given a confession or statement to law enforcement?

This program provides an introduction and overview of the statutes and case law governing search and seizure, and the process for filing a Motion to Suppress evidence when these laws are not followed.

This program introduces the Pre-Trial Fairness Act and discusses strategies attorneys can use to navigate this new system of non-monetary bail that took effect in 2023.

Written by experienced criminal law practitioners, this handbook is a valuable resource on all aspects of defending a client in Illinois federal court.

Coming from a defense perspective, this program begins by explaining how the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution serves as the basis for Motions to Suppress Evidence from Warrantless Searches and Seizures. It then provides a detailed examination of questions that must be answered and the steps to take to file your motion.

This program reviews the FOID Act, key case law on restoring firearm rights, and practical strategies for successfully handling FOID and CCL appeal motions and trials before the Review Board and in circuit court.

Social media evidence is now routine in Illinois Litigation. This program focuses on the evidentiary standards used in the state, with a focus on relevance, authentication, Hearsay, Best Evidence, and Rule 403.

This program provides an overview of the legal rights afforded to minors (those under 18), and young people over 18 who are found to have committed crimes while a minor.