Category Archives: Violent Crimes

Can Illinois Prosecutors Introduce Evidence Of “Other Crimes” To Prove My Guilt?

People v. Rowland: Illinois Appellate Court Orders New Trial After Improper Other-Crimes Evidence A defendant’s alleged involvement in an unrelated drug offense became the focus of an Illinois appeal after prosecutors introduced the evidence during an attempted murder trial. Illinois generally does not allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of other crimes simply to persuade… Read More »