This one-of-a-kind publication examines criminal practice and procedure in Illinois and focuses on the federal and state constitutional issues that arise in criminal cases. The Seventh Edition has been thoroughly upgraded in light of new legislation and decisional law by the U.S. and Illinois Supreme Courts. Among other enhancements, it contains newly added discussions on eavesdropping, Apprendi, guilty pleas, appeals, post-trial and post-sentencing motions, and recent developments such as defense motions for DNA testing.