Subject Index Criminal Law and Procedure

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
February
1999
Column
, Page 70
No retaliatory discharge claims for whistle-blowing lawyers...

The U.S. Supreme Court Expands Excessive Fines Clause Protection in Austin and Bajakajian

By Michele M. Jochner
February
1999
Article
, Page 78
These two rulings give practitioners new ammunition with which to challenge civil and administrative fines and sanctions.

Lack of Remorse Versus Persistence of Innocence

By Hon. Larry S. Vandersnick
December
1998
Column
, Page 692
Defendants can be sentenced more harshly when they refuse to express remorse -- even for crimes they insist they didn't commit.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
December
1998
Column
, Page 658
RICO and privacy and fraud (and family law), oh my!

Prior Order of Protection Violators Subject to Increased Domestic Battery Penalties; P.A. 90-734

December
1998
Illinois Law Update
, Page 662
According to Public Act 90-734, domestic battery committed by a defendant with a prior conviction for violating an order of protection is a Class 4 felony.

Illinois Strengthens DUI Provisions Ignition Interlock Devices Authorized; PA 90-611 (Approved 7-1-98, effective 7-1-98)

November
1998
Illinois Law Update
, Page 596
Two recent acts stiffen repeat DUI penalties and expand the scope of DUI provisions.

Offense of Harassment Through Electronic Communication—PA 90-578

November
1998
Illinois Law Update
, Page 596
Public Act 90-578 adds the offense of harassment through electronic communication to the Obscene Phone Call Act.

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