Feb
01

First-Degree Murder Conviction Reversed & Remanded Based On Confrontation Clause, People v. Phillips

Robert M. Stephenson, of Becker Stephenson, obtained the reversal and remand of a first-degree murder conviction in the Fourth District Court of Appeals.  People v. Phillips, 4-08-0556.  At trial, client’s co-defendant refused to testify.  The State then asked to read co-defendant’s testimony to from his own, previous trial to the jury.  The trial court allowed … Continue reading »