Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Illinois

guilt by association

Is guilt by association a law?


Asked on 1/11/07, 6:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: guilt by association

Hello. In my opinion that is an attitude that a jury will adopt if it

feels that the accused keeps company with one who has a bad reputation or

a felony on their record. This is not

a law per se, but during a jury trial

the court may incorporate this concept in jury instructions. Will be

happy to discuss this with your further and in more detail.

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Answered on 1/12/07, 3:09 am


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