Christopher L. Croom v. Illinois
Securities JusticiabilityDoctri
Does a defendant knowingly waive the right to conflict free counsel when the trial court merely admonishes the defendant that a conflict exists, without telling the defendant how the conflict could impact defense?
Does it matter that the admonishments administered to the defendant were produced and delivered to the judge by an adverse party involved in the conflict of interest situation?
Is it error for a trial judge to disregard a request to inquire of a juror who was not forthcomingly honest during voir dire when it is brought to the court's attention during deliberations?
Does it matter if this request for an inquiry of the juror came from the State or the Defense when the Constitutional Rights of the defendant are at stake either way?
Does a defendant knowingly waive the right to conflict-free counsel when the trial court merely admonishes the defendant that a conflict exists, without telling the defendant how the conflict could impact the defense?