The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to detain Asia Battle before her trial for robbery, vehicular hijacking, and battery due to being a threat to the complainant's safety.
Lisa Boose appeals a ruling denying her credit under the County Jail Good Behavior Allowance Act after being sanctioned for violating a pretrial release condition under the Pretrial Fairness Act.
The appeal addresses revocation of pretrial release under the SAFE-T Act for defendants arrested before its effective date, concluding the Act applies to such cases.
The appeal addresses the legality of the State's petition seeking pretrial detention of the defendant under the SAFET Act's provisions, determining it was valid under the Code.
The court dismissed the defendant's appeal challenging pretrial detention under the SAFE-T Act because the notice of appeal lacked proper arguments and support as required by the rules.
The document addresses the issue of the State's authority to file a petition to deny pretrial release in cases where a defendant remains in custody after being ordered release on bond.
Defendant appeals denial of pretrial release for aggravated battery. Court finds State failed to prove no conditions can mitigate threat, reversing trial court’s decision. Remanded for further proceedings.
Appeal of pretrial detention for Richard Wells, charged with firearm offenses. Trial court’s denial for release upheld. Debate over standards of review for pretrial detention rulings discussed.
People v. Watkins-Romaine, 2024 IL App (1st) 232479
The document discusses the State's untimely petition for pretrial detention of a defendant who remained in custody after the abolition of monetary bail under the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act.