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Capital Crimes

Aug. 5 2020

In Homicides, Intent Can Determine If You Spend Life in an IL Prison

In Homicides, Intent Can Determine If You Spend Life in an IL Prison
Posted By: Sami Azhari

In a recent tragedy at a Michigan youth home, intent played a role in determining the homicide charges of three former employees. According to an investigation by state authorities, the three staff members may have been responsible for the death of a 16-year-old Black boy. The employees [...]
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Sep. 7 2017

What Does It Mean to Be Charged with a Capital Crime?

What Does It Mean to Be Charged with a Capital Crime?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A capital crime involves a particular type of punishment: namely, the death penalty. Most often, capital crimes are assigned for murder convictions, but several other situations may warrant the death penalty as well. Just not here in Illinois. The history of capital crimes has always been [...]
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