The Criminal Appellate Process in Illinois
Despite numerous procedural safeguards, juries do not always return fair verdicts in criminal cases. For that reason, juries do not have the last say regarding criminal convictions. Generally, all criminal defendants have the right to appeal the judgment and accompanying sentence. The appellate procedure varies according to the type of plea: i.e., a plea of not-guilty, a plea of guilty or a negotiated plea of guilty. Appealing a Judgment and Sentence after Pleading Not Guilty When a defendant is found...
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