reviews principles of Illinois trial law and their proper application, and provides expert guidance through every stage of a criminal trial with analysis of recent trial case law, rules, and statutes. Topics include pretrial proceedings; jury selection; the conduct of the trial; publicity before and during trial; the rights of the accused; defenses; objections to evidence; examination of witnesses; attorney-client privilege; closing arguments; jury instructions; and more.

covers all Illinois law related to sentencing in criminal cases, including the death sentence. It also contains explanations of the Illinois statutes relating to criminal offenses, and a brief treatment of various post-trial procedures that are available. This work is designed as a companion to Trial Handbook for Illinois Lawyers Criminal, which is a comprehensive guide to criminal trials and related matters.

provides step-by-step guidance through the complex and potentially frustrating labyrinth of principles and rules governing the prosecution and defense of homicide, particularly death penalty, cases. It presents a precise statement of current Illinois principles and guidance on how they are applied in various types of homicide cases. Topics include trial procedure; evidence; sentencing; lesser-included offenses; extended-term sentences; double enhancement; and aggravating and mitigating circumstances.