High court: Pleading guilty does not prevent innocence claims
SPRINGFIELD — People who plead guilty to crimes are not automatically precluded from later asserting claims of innocence, the state’s highest court ruled on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Illinois Supreme Court’s unanimous decision creates a new precedent for state courts. This is the first time the high court answered the question of whether individuals who … Continue reading High court: Pleading guilty does not prevent innocence claims
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