Category: Criminal Defense

MOTIONS TO QUASH ARREST & SUPPRESS EVIDENCE BURDEN:

The initial burden of proof is always on the defendant in a motion to quash.  People v. Bobiek, 271 Ill. App. 3d 239, 241; 207 Ill. Dec. 704; 648 N.E.2d 160 (1st Dist 1995).

I recently attended an outstanding seminar offered by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.  One of the topics discussed was the vast array of deferred prosecution programs  available in Cook County.  Generally a deferred prosecution program is a way of obtaining a dismissal at little or no risk to your client.  Programs are available...