Chicago Criminal Law Journal
Chicago, Illinois lawyer & attorney Denise Nalley uses the Chicago Criminal Law Journal to provide insight & commentary on Illinois criminal law issues from the perspective of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Denise was formerly employed as a prosecutor by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. This experience gives her valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the State’s case as it stands against her clients and helps her prepare vigorous, viable, successful defenses.
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Increase in Arrests of Female Drunk Drivers
According to the National Highway Transportation Satety Administration (NHTSA) there has been an increase in the number of women being arrested for drunk driving. Their numbers show an increase of 30% in the numbers of arrests of women for DUI between 1998 and...
Chicago's Traffic Cameras Looking in Your Wallet - Supposedly for an Insurance Card
On March 16, 2009 Ald. Ed Burke proposed using the city’s photo-enforcement cameras to check vehicles for up to date auto insurance when a red light ticket is being issued by that camera. I guess you might as well send a second ticket for another $100.00 fine if you can slip it in with...
The Question of Fingerprints
A few weeks ago Crim Prof Blog wrote about two LAPD fingerprint examiners who falsely implicated at least two people of crimes. These two examiners are allegedly linked to at least 1000 cases, 12 of which are currently pending in court. The discovery came about after a Times newspaper article...
No Charges for Homeowner Who Shot Burglar in the Back
In Illinois, a person can protect their home with deadly force from an intruder if that person enters unlawfully into the home or even into an attached garage. However, it must be in defense of themselves, others or the home during the incident. Once the intruder is leaving – Call the police....
Shackled Bank Robbery Suspect Fleeing in Van Shot by FBI
Earlier today, Steven Boyd, an alleged bank robber, was handcuffed and in leg shackles in the backseat of an FBI minivan alone. The FBI special agents left the vehicle running with the keys in the ignition because it was “frigid” outside. Mr. Boyd took control of the vehicle and was...
Two Eyewitnesses Recant on Thirty Year Old Murder
Good Detectives investigate crimes, follow where the evidence leads and make arrests based on the evidence. Sometimes they have to change direction in an investigation if a suspect is shown to have an alibi or if the physical evidence just doesn't match. Bad Detectives often reach a...
