Illinois Chapter 725 ILCS 5/116 – Post-Trial Motions
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/116 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Procedure covers a variety of post-trial motions, which can be used in special circumstances. The most prominent post-trial motion is a motion for a new trial.
What Chapter 5/116 Covers
This chapter discusses motions that defendants can make after a trial has concluded. These included a motion for a new trial, a motion that the judgment was illegal, a motion for additional evidence testing, and more
To learn more about motions for a new trial, use the link below.
Chapter 5/116 Statute Explained
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