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Coles County State's Attorney

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Holding criminals accountable --    
  • Increased case filings
  • Successful prosecution of murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, armed robbery, and drug cases, among many others                 
  • More than 4,500 years in prison sentences for convicted criminals
  • Over 600 years in prison sentences for sex offenders    
  • Nearly $200,000 collected in asset forfeitures from drug dealers
  • Plus $95,000 collected from drug dealers in civil liability penalties
  • Over $2 million collected in delinquent child support
  • Nearly $2 million collected in restitution for victims

Making Coles County a safer and better place to live --

  • 8 First Degree Murder convictions (6 at trial)
  • Only candidate with training and experience to be approved by the Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases
Independent and Impartial as a Prosecutor -- Prosecutions based on Evidence, not on who you are or who you know --
  • Prosecuted children and grandchildren of elected officials of both parties
  • Prosecuted one attorney for domestic battery and another for writing bad checks
  • Prosecuted the children and relatives of attorneys and law enforcement officers
  • Prosecuted one police officer for theft and another for DUI
  • Prosecuted teachers and other professionals and their relatives

Continuing Legal Education & Training --

  • Methamphetamine Labs & Designer Drugs
  • Drug Courts -- Critical Issues
  • Death Investigations
  • Capital Litigation/Death Penalty training programs presented by Association of Attorneys in Capital Litigation and Illinois Appellate Prosecutors Office
  • Advanced Trial Advocacy
  • DNA Evidence
  • Forensic Science
  • Advanced Trial Strategies & Persuasion
  • Traffic Law updates
  • School Violence
  • Child Abuse & Neglect, including National Children's Advocacy Center Conference
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Sentencing
  • Anti-Government groups
  • Arrest, Search & Seizure
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
  • Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom
  • Gangs & Drugs
  • Drug Endangered Children
  • Drug Asset Forfeitures
  • Criminal Investigations & Interviews
  • Arson Investigation
  • Family Law updates
  • Civil Law updates
  • Victims Rights & Assistance
  • Administrative Law
  • Forensic Interviews of Children
  • Internet Legal Research
  • National Advocacy Center, Columbia, S.C. -- Traces of Evidence
  • Advanced Cross-Examination & Trial Advocacy
  • Legislative updates
  • Criminal Law updates
  • Managing Offenders in the Community -- Probation Services

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