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The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert J. Tarr
Date: 04-05-2026
Case Number: 21-CF-329
Judge: Christopher W. Matoush
Court: Circuit Court, Montgomery County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Montgomery County, Illinois, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Hillsboro, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with irst degree murder and attempted first degree murder. The trial court sentenced defendant to 85 years in prison.
The State charged defendant with three counts of first degree murder following the death of Leslie Reeves. The State charged defendant with one count of attempted first degree murder of Christopher Smith. Both charges set forth the 25-year firearm enhancements related to defendant’s personal discharge of a firearm during the commission of the offenses.
The State charged defendant with three counts of first degree murder following the death of Leslie Reeves. The State charged defendant with one count of attempted first degree murder of Christopher Smith. Both charges set forth the 25-year firearm enhancements related to defendant’s personal discharge of a firearm during the commission of the offenses.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 85 years in prison.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert J. Tarr?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 85 years in prison. Affirmed
Which court heard The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert J. Tarr?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Montgomery County, Illinois, IL. The presiding judge was Christopher W. Matoush.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert J. Tarr?
Plaintiff's attorney: Montgomery County, Illinois, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Hillsboro Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert J. Tarr decided?
This case was decided on April 5, 2026.