Illinois Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Upholding Effective Counsel Standards in People v. Nieves

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Upholding Effective Counsel Standards in People v. Nieves Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Hector Nieves, 192 Ill. 2d 487 (2000), is a pivotal case...

Interpretation of Consecutive Sentencing Limits for Class X Offenders: Affirming Felony Classification in PEOPLE v. PULLEN

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Interpretation of Consecutive Sentencing Limits for Class X Offenders: Affirming Felony Classification in PEOPLE v. PULLEN Introduction Case: The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v. Dennis...

Immunity Under the Tort Immunity Act in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Michigan Avenue National Bank v. The County of Cook

Date: Jun 16, 2000

Immunity Under the Tort Immunity Act in Medical Malpractice Analysis of Michigan Avenue National Bank v. The County of Cook et al. Introduction Michigan Avenue National Bank, As Special Administrator...

People v. Sims: Affirming Probable Cause Standards for Warrantless Arrests and Evidentiary Decisions

Date: Jun 16, 2000

People v. Sims: Affirming Probable Cause Standards for Warrantless Arrests and Evidentiary Decisions Introduction The case of People of the State of Illinois v. Paris D. Sims (192 Ill. 2d 592)...

Easley v. Illinois: Affirming Standards for Post-Conviction Relief and Batson Challenges

Date: May 26, 2000

Easley v. Illinois: Affirming Standards for Post-Conviction Relief and Batson Challenges Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Ike Easley, Jr., 192 Ill. 2d 307 (2000), represents a...

Reversing Armed Violence Conviction in People v. Earl Smith: Defining 'Otherwise Armed'

Date: May 26, 2000

Reversing Armed Violence Conviction in People v. Earl Smith: Defining 'Otherwise Armed' Introduction People v. Earl Smith is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois that significantly...

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS Establishes Rigorous Standards for Death Penalty Sentencing

Date: May 26, 2000

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. WILLIAMS Establishes Rigorous Standards for Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Michael Williams,...

Revisiting Neglect Standards: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in In re N.B. and C.R.

Date: May 19, 2000

Revisiting Neglect Standards: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in In re N.B. and C.R. Introduction The case of In re N.B. and C.R., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on May 18,...

Health Maintenance Organizations Can Be Liable for Institutional Negligence

Date: May 19, 2000

Health Maintenance Organizations Can Be Liable for Institutional Negligence Introduction In the landmark case of Sheila Jones, Indi v. Chicago HMO Ltd of Illinois, the Supreme Court of Illinois...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. CHILDRESS: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Apr 21, 2000

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. CHILDRESS: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction People v. John Childress is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on April...

Ensuring Equal Protection in Juvenile Justice: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in IN RE G.O., a Minor

Date: Mar 24, 2000

Ensuring Equal Protection in Juvenile Justice: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in IN RE G.O., a Minor Introduction The Illinois Supreme Court's decision in IN RE G.O., a Minor represents a...

Affirmation of Waiver Doctrine in Expert Witness Disclosure: McMATH v. KATHOLI

Date: Mar 24, 2000

Affirmation of Waiver Doctrine in Expert Witness Disclosure: McMATH v. KATHOLI Introduction The case of Carolyn McMath, Ex'r of the Estate of Kenneth McMath, Deceased v. Richard E. Katholi, M.D.,...

Appealing Sentences in Non-Negotiated Plea Agreements: Lumzy v. People of Illinois

Date: Mar 24, 2000

Appealing Sentences in Non-Negotiated Plea Agreements: Lumzy v. People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Gregory A. Lumzy, 191 Ill. 2d 182 (2000),...

Limiting Evidence to the Initial 12-Month Period under Section 1(D)(m) of the Adoption Act

Date: Mar 24, 2000

Limiting Evidence to the Initial 12-Month Period under Section 1(D)(m) of the Adoption Act Introduction The case of In re D.L., A Minor (The People of the State of Illinois, Appellee, v. Tawanda R.,...

Affirmation of Res Judicata in Post-Conviction Relief: PEOPLE v. RICHARDSON

Date: Feb 18, 2000

Affirmation of Res Judicata in Post-Conviction Relief: PEOPLE v. RICHARDSON Introduction In People of the State of Illinois v. Floyd Richardson, 189 Ill. 2d 401 (2000), the Supreme Court of Illinois...

Reaffirmation of Waiver Principles in the Denial of Mistrial: The PEOPLE v. SEGOVIANO

Date: Feb 18, 2000

Reaffirmation of Waiver Principles in the Denial of Mistrial: The PEOPLE v. SEGOVIANO Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Antonio Segoviano (189 Ill. 2d 228, 2000), the Supreme...

Illinois Supreme Court Declares Section 5-401.2 of the Vehicle Code Unconstitutional on Due Process Grounds

Date: Feb 18, 2000

Illinois Supreme Court Declares Section 5-401.2 of the Vehicle Code Unconstitutional on Due Process Grounds Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Johnnie Wright...

Reversing Accountability Convictions: Illinois Supreme Court Sets New Standards in The People v. Victor Perez

Date: Feb 18, 2000

Reversing Accountability Convictions: Illinois Supreme Court Sets New Standards in The People v. Victor Perez Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Victor Perez,...

Cumulative Errors and Due Process: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Murray Blue

Date: Jan 28, 2000

Cumulative Errors and Due Process: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Murray Blue Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Murray Blue, 189 Ill. 2d 99 (2000), is a landmark decision by the...

Overruling Retroactive Application of Psychotropic Medication Claims to Due Process Rights: PEOPLE v. MITCHELL

Date: Jan 28, 2000

Overruling Retroactive Application of Psychotropic Medication Claims to Due Process Rights: PEOPLE v. MITCHELL Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Anthony Mitchell...

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