Christopher Ide Email & Phone Number

Dillon, Colorado

Chicago, Illinois

• Lead student researcher for the first state RICO prosecution. People v. Ricky Ceasar et al, 13 CR 13349-11• Prepared Frye motion arguing for admittance of exculpatory Bloodhound-Evidence in Illinois; devoted extensive scientific research into odor-detecting dogs• Researched and drafted motion to inspect juvenile court records and post-Krankel hearing bench memorandum of law• Mooted arguments for appeal of an indirect criminal contempt case• Argued in a probable cause hearing in a sexually violent persons case• Investigated cases, reviewed discovery, reviewed medical records, reviewed mental health records, and prepared attorney work product in preparation for trial• Performed extensive legal research into DNA testing, odor-detecting dogs, sexually violent persons involuntary commitment petitions, ineffective assistance of counsel claims, forfeiture by wrongdoing evidence, coconspirator statements, and the right to self-representation

Chicago, Illinois

• Prepared motions and responses to motions for litigation, to wit: Motion to Reconsider Denial of Motion to Quash and Suppress, Motion to Suppress Identification, Response to State’s Motion to Reconsider Ruling on Motion to Quash and Suppress• Appeared on the court record and argued Motion to Reconsider Denial of Motion to Quash and Suppress• Drafted mitigation packets for 402 conferences• Prepared motions and orders for reduced bail and movement• Interviewed clients in institutional and courtroom settings