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The People of the State of Illinois v. Sarah L. Safranek
Date: 01-24-2025
Case Number: 21CF91
Judge: John C. Redington
Court: Circuit Court, Ogle County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ogle County, Illinois Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Oregon, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
In April 2021, the State charged defendant, Sarah L. Safranek, with five counts of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1), (a)(2) (West 2020)) and one count of aggravated battery to a child (id. § 12-3.05(b)(1)) in connection with the death of her seven-year-old son, N.B., in February 2021. The trial court set bail at $2 million and permitted defendant's release if she paid 10%. Defendant did not pay and remained in custody. In October 2023, defendant filed a petition for pretrial release pursuant to article 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Code) (725 ILCS 5/art. 110 (West 2022)), hereinafter as amended by Public Act 101-652, § 10-255 (eff. Jan. 1, 2023), commonly known as the Pretrial Fairness Act (Act). See Pub. Act 102-1104, § 70 (eff. Jan. 1, 2023) (amending various provisions of the Act); Rowe v. Raoul, 2023 IL 129248, ¶ 52 (setting the Act's effective date as September 18, 2023). In response, the State filed a petition to deny pretrial release, which the court granted.
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Legal issue Does the presence of compelling reasons justify continued detention of a defendant during the State's interlocutory appeal under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(a)(3)?
Key Phrases Compelling reasons. Pretrial release. Interlocutory appeal. First degree murder. Appellate court.
In April 2021, the State charged defendant, Sarah L. Safranek, with five counts of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1), (a)(2) (West 2020)) and one count of aggravated battery to a child (id. § 12-3.05(b)(1)) in connection with the death of her seven-year-old son, N.B., in February 2021. The trial court set bail at $2 million and permitted defendant's release if she paid 10%. Defendant did not pay and remained in custody. In October 2023, defendant filed a petition for pretrial release pursuant to article 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Code) (725 ILCS 5/art. 110 (West 2022)), hereinafter as amended by Public Act 101-652, § 10-255 (eff. Jan. 1, 2023), commonly known as the Pretrial Fairness Act (Act). See Pub. Act 102-1104, § 70 (eff. Jan. 1, 2023) (amending various provisions of the Act); Rowe v. Raoul, 2023 IL 129248, ¶ 52 (setting the Act's effective date as September 18, 2023). In response, the State filed a petition to deny pretrial release, which the court granted.
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Legal issue Does the presence of compelling reasons justify continued detention of a defendant during the State's interlocutory appeal under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(a)(3)?
Key Phrases Compelling reasons. Pretrial release. Interlocutory appeal. First degree murder. Appellate court.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of Illinois v. Sarah L. Safranek?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard The People of the State of Illinois v. Sarah L. Safranek?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Ogle County, Illinois, IL. The presiding judge was John C. Redington.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of Illinois v. Sarah L. Safranek?
Plaintiff's attorney: Ogle County, Illinois Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of Illinois v. Sarah L. Safranek decided?
This case was decided on January 24, 2025.