Use of Mental Retardation as an Aggravating Factor in Sentencing: Illinois Supreme Court Reverses Heider Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Blake A. Heider,...
Illinois Supreme Court Reinforces Single Intention and Design Requirement in Felony Retail Theft Cases Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Howard L. Rowell (229 Ill. 2d...
Brady Violation Affirmed: PEOPLE v. BEAMAN Sets Important Precedent in Illinois Law Introduction PEOPLE v. BEAMAN, 229 Ill. 2d 56 (2008), is a landmark case in Illinois jurisprudence where the...
Santos ALVAREZ v. PAPPAS: Broad Interpretation of Section 20-175 on Tax Overpayments Introduction The case of Santos Alvarez et al. v. Maria Pappas addressed significant issues regarding the statute...
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Vehicle Code Section 12-612 Unconstitutional for Overbreadth and Due Process Violations Introduction In the consolidated cases of The People of the State of Illinois v....
Public Employer Liability for Retaliatory Discharge: SMITH v. WAUKEGAN PARK DIStrict Introduction SMITH v. WAUKEGAN PARK DIStrict is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois, delivered on...
LOMAN v. FREEMAN: Establishing Duty of Care for State-employed Veterinarians and Clarifying Moorman Doctrine Exceptions Introduction In the landmark case of Brian Loman et al. v. David E. Freeman,...
Termination of Parental Rights: Insights from In re Leona W., 888 N.E.2d 72 Introduction In re Leona W. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois that addresses the complexities...
Clarifying the Injury Requirement in Wrongful Death Claims: Analysis of MICHELLE WILLIAMS v. JOHN C. MANCHESTER Introduction The case of MICHELLE WILLIAMS, Indiv. and as Special Adm'r of the Estate...
Defining Custodial Interrogation in Child Advocacy Settings: Slater v. People of Illinois Introduction Slater v. People of Illinois is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois that...
Eligibility to Run for Office in Municipal Elections: Insights from JOHN F. CINKUS v. THE VILLAGE OF STICKNEY Introduction The case of John F. Cinkus v. The Village of Stickney Municipal Officers...
People v. Bew: A New Precedent for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Light of Caballes Decisions Introduction People v. Bew is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois that...
Passenger Identification and Warrant Checks During Lawful Traffic Stops: Insights from PEOPLE v. HARRIS Introduction PEOPLE v. HARRIS, 886 N.E.2d 947 (Supreme Court of Illinois, 2008), addresses...
Recognition of Psychological Injury in Home Invasion Under Illinois Law Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. William A. Hudson (886 N.E.2d 964) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Jurisdictional Necessities for Appellate Review: Analysis of People v. Edward Smith (2008) Introduction People of the State of Illinois vs. Edward Smith (885 N.E.2d 1053) is a pivotal case...
Court Affirms Mandatory Monetary Credit under Section 110-14 for Incarceration Periods Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Eduardo Caballero (885 N.E.2d 1044),...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Failing to Advise on GBMI Pleas: Analysis of PEOPLE v. MANNING Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Patrick L. Manning, 883 N.E.2d 492 (2008), is a...
Indemnification for Own Negligence: Supreme Court of Illinois Sets Broad Precedent in BUENZ v. FRONTLINE TRANSPORTATION COmpany Introduction The landmark case of John Buenz, as Special Administrator...
Relation-Back Doctrine in Medical Malpractice: PORTER v. DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Larry W. Porter, Jr. v....
Affirmation of the Manifest Weight Standard in Determining Severe Bodily Injury for Consecutive Sentencing Introduction In the case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Miguel Deleon, 227 Ill....