This is the May 2017 Illinois criminal case law audio round-up (the fast case law summary). Episode 345 (Duration 20:48)

Click here to download the written summary of these cases:  May 2017 Round-Up 

The May 2017 Top Illinois Criminal Law Cases 

Here's a quick snapshot of the top cases:

1. People v. Mayo

23 year old with IQ of 48 doesn't necessarily act for purposes of sexual gratification.

2. People v. Pettis

State gets 120 extra days on their speedy clock even though the DNA came in faster than expected.

3. People v. Veach

Proximate cause defense alive and kicking after the DUI cannabis reform.

4. People v. Smith

Joinder prevents the attorney general from charging on old search warrant counts.

5. People v. Veal

Passenger was not free to leave after the driver was arrested.

6. People v. Petty

Plain view doctrine justifies the seizure of these UPC labels.

7. People v. Richardson

Pat down was justified when defendant reached for his midsection.

8. People v. Fickes

State didn't prove it was a church.

9. People v. Wells

Statute of limitations prevents prevents the state from bringing back old charges that were dismissed when a post conviction petition is granted.

10. People v. Brown

Attempt armed robbery is a per se forcible felony.

11. People v. Pena

In this asset forfeiture the state had a duty to send the notice to defendant's Illinois address.

12. People v. Brown

Inconsistent jury verdicts in this case don't mean the conviction must be vacated.

13. People v. Hardimon

Jury had no business seeing that portion of the recorded interrogation where they police go at the defendant more aggressively.