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bullet Handbook for Criminal Appeals in the Seventh CircuitThis handbook authored by Federal Defender Richard H. Parsons is a guide for any lawyer litigating a criminal appeal in the Seventh Circuit.  It contains a step-by-step guide to the appellate process, from the filing of the notice of appeal to seeking certiorari in the United States Supreme Court.  In addition to the eight chapters on all aspects of criminal appellate practice in the Seventh Circuit, there are also 41 sample motions and 19 sample letters frequently used by lawyers on appeal.
bulletPossible Issues for Review in Criminal Appeals, 2d Ed.:   This book authored by Federal Defender Richard H. Parsons contains a number of potential issues, including citations to cases, which a criminal defense attorney may wish to consider when looking for issues to raise on appeal.  Potential issues ranging from the pre-trial to the sentencing phase are addressed.  Please note, however, that the current edition was drafted prior to the United States Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Booker, and that case should be considered in conjunction with the information contained in the book.
bulletSample Motions Book.This book compiled by Federal Public Defender Richard H. Parsons contains numerous motions ranging from the pre-trial to the post-convictions stage.  It is a compilation of motions used by attorneys in our office, as well as motions submitted by attorneys with federal defenders across the county.  To see a listing of all the motions, click here.
bullet Handouts from our 2008 Panel Attorney Seminar held on September 18, 2008 in Peoria, Illinois
 
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Last modified: 07/03/08