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The People of the State of Illinois v. Charlton Merchant
Date: 04-02-2026
Case Number: 20-CF-2479
Judge: Kyle A. Napp
Court: Circuit Court, Madison County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Madison County, Illinois, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Edwardsville, Illinois, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder in violation of section 9-1(a)(1) of the Criminal
Code of 2012 (Code) (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (West 2020)), and unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (UUWF) in violation of section 24-1.1(a) of the Code (id. ยง 24-1.1(a)).
Code of 2012 (Code) (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (West 2020)), and unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (UUWF) in violation of section 24-1.1(a) of the Code (id. ยง 24-1.1(a)).
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of Illinois v. Charlton Merchant?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison. Affirmed
Which court heard The People of the State of Illinois v. Charlton Merchant?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Madison County, Illinois, IL. The presiding judge was Kyle A. Napp.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of Illinois v. Charlton Merchant?
Plaintiff's attorney: Madison County, Illinois, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Madison Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of Illinois v. Charlton Merchant decided?
This case was decided on April 2, 2026.