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 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' 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Anthony Mitchell...
Application of the Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases: An Analysis of Teresa Clay v. Brother Richard Kuhl et al. Introduction The case of Teresa Clay v. Brother...
Supreme Court of Illinois Upholds Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act in In re DETENTION OF DAVID C. SAMUELSON Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois delivered a pivotal judgment on January...
Affirmation of No Implied Private Right of Action for Nursing Home Employees under Section 3-608 of the Nursing Home Care Act Introduction In the landmark case of FELICIA FISHER et al., Appellees, v....