mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 12:09 PM Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 12:09 PM The 5th joint hearing on sentencing reform is scheduled for 10:00 AM today. At the last hearing it was suggested it might be appropriate to defer action on this matter until the 99th General Assembly. Given recent election results, and the pending Chicago Mayoral election which may represent additional change, this seems like a wise course to consider. Join us here for live discussion.Link to Livestreem FeedLink to ILGA Feed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:14 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:14 PM The committee is convening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:15 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:15 PM Julie Biehl, Director of the Children and Family Justice Center, is the first speaker. States that we now know long adult sentences imposes on youth increases the chance of repeat offenses 34%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:21 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:21 PM Ms. Biehl speaks against mandatory minimums and mandatory enhancements, saying it is even worse for young offenders than for adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:23 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:23 PM She cites State v Patterson, decided October 2014 by the Illinois Supreme Court, which supports her position against mandatory minimums and in favor of judicial discretion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:31 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:31 PM Senator Noland states that they are working on a grid system offered in testimony on a prior day, asking Ms. Biehl her opinion of such a system. She answers more to the need for an open process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:34 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:34 PM John Carroll, of the Cook County State's Attoeny's Office, states that the Il Supreme Court found no 8th Amendment violation in State v Patterson. Ms. Biehl agrees that none was found, but suggests the message sent by the court is that the ILGA must look at and address the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:37 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:37 PM Alan Mills of the Uptown People's Law Center now addresses the committee. He begins with overcrowding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:43 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:43 PM Senator Noland refers to Mr. Mills' testimony as accurate and damnable (presumably in the sense of being extremely unpleasant to hear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:55 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:55 PM Ms. (Jeannie?) Bishop, who's microphone was not initially active, speaks against mandatory minimums in relation to the sentencing imposed on her sister's killer. She states that mandatory minimums exclude input from victims and their families, that not all victims want mandatories imposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:59 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 04:59 PM Ms. Blocker next speaks in regard to her daughter's extreme postpartum psychosis. She states that many women in such circumstances often harm their children three of whom Ms. Blocker represents, now in their 50's, remain in prison (because of mandatory minimums?). Our sincere condolences to Ms. Blocker who lost her daughter to suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 05:01 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 05:01 PM Current testimony is inaudible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 05:40 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 05:40 PM Subsequent testimony is less related to our interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 06:07 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 06:07 PM Current speaker in regard to his UUW conviction: He was helping his brother move. His brother owned guns which the speaker was taking out to the car. He was arrested and "caught my felony that way". He had no prior history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted November 7, 2014 at 06:18 PM Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 at 06:18 PM The committee stands recess to an indeterminate date and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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