Cook County Public Defenders Blog

After the State rested at a DUI trial, the defense made a motion for a directed verdict. The trial court in Will County heard arguments on the motion and found the defendant guilty as charged. The Public Defender remained silent until the motion for a new trail at which time he noted in his written motion that defendant had been denied his right to present a defense and closing argument. The Appellate Court in the Third District grants a new trial at which defendant should be allowed the right to present a defense!  If you don’t believe this you can read People v Jeffrey Faint, No. 08-0618.

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