In Illinois, everyone charged with a criminal offense has a right to have their case set for a trail. At trial, the prosecution must prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. With such a high burden on the State, it would reason that every case that went through the criminal justice system would result in a trial. However, more than 90% of cases in Illinois result in some form of plea. If you are charged with a criminal offense, here are some of the things you should consider when deciding whether to take your case to trial.

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SHOULD I SET MY CASE FOR TRIAL? - Law Office of Jonathan James, LLC

Everyone in Illinois has a right to a trial by jury, but before setting your case for trial, there are several things that you should consider.