Illinois Case Commentaries

Miranda Right Invocation and the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" Doctrine: Insights from PEOPLE v. WINSETT

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Miranda Right Invocation and the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" Doctrine: Insights from PEOPLE v. WINSETT Introduction PEOPLE v. WINSETT is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois in...

Reversing Appellate Decisions: Upholding Fair Trial Standards in Speight v. The People of Illinois

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Reversing Appellate Decisions: Upholding Fair Trial Standards in Speight v. The People of Illinois Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Anthony Speight et al. is a pivotal case...

Establishing General Intent in Criminal Accountability: Insights from People v. Burgos and PEOPLE v. PETERS

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Establishing General Intent in Criminal Accountability: Insights from People v. Burgos and PEOPLE v. PETERS Introduction In the landmark decisions of The People of the State of Illinois v. Violetta...

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Good Moral Character in Medical Licensing: The Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Decision

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Good Moral Character in Medical Licensing: The Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Decision Introduction BrUCE M. ABRAHAMSON, Appellee, v....

Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Successive Post-Conviction Relief and Counsel Efficacy in Death Penalty Cases

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Successive Post-Conviction Relief and Counsel Efficacy in Death Penalty Cases Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Mario Flores is a pivotal case decided...

Affirmation of Conviction and Capital Sentencing Standards: People v. Jerry Ward

Date: Nov 20, 1992

Affirmation of Conviction and Capital Sentencing Standards: People v. Jerry Ward Introduction In the landmark case of People of the State of Illinois v. Jerry Ward, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court Limits Scope of Arbitration under Illinois Uninsured Motorist Insurance Code

Date: Oct 23, 1992

Supreme Court Limits Scope of Arbitration under Illinois Uninsured Motorist Insurance Code 1. Introduction In State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. Sahak Yapejian et al. (152 Ill. 2d 533, 1992),...

Defining the Scope of Pharmacists' Voluntary Undertaking to Warn: A Comprehensive Analysis of CORINA FRYE v. MEDICARE-GLASER CORP.

Date: Oct 23, 1992

Defining the Scope of Pharmacists' Voluntary Undertaking to Warn: A Comprehensive Analysis of CORINA FRYE v. MEDICARE-GLASER CORP. Introduction In the landmark case of Corina FRYE v. MEDICARE-GLASER...

Imposition of Ordinary Care Duty to Trespassers in Illinois: CTA v. Lee

Date: Oct 23, 1992

Imposition of Ordinary Care Duty to Trespassers in Illinois: CTA v. Lee Introduction The case of Jae Boon Lee, Administratrix of the Estate of Sang Yeul Lee, Deceased, Appellant versus The Chicago...

Mitchell v. Illinois: Affirming Death Sentence Amid Batson and Due Process Challenges

Date: Oct 16, 1992

Mitchell v. Illinois: Affirming Death Sentence Amid Batson and Due Process Challenges Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Anthony Mitchell, 152 Ill. 2d 274...

Mandate to Life-Qualify Juries in Death Penalty Sentencing: People v. Smith (1992) Establishes Due Process Requirements

Date: Oct 16, 1992

Mandate to Life-Qualify Juries in Death Penalty Sentencing: People v. Smith (1992) Establishes Due Process Requirements Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. David Smith, 152 Ill. 2d 229...

Res Judicata Doctrine Strengthened in Progressive Land Developers Decision

Date: Oct 16, 1992

Res Judicata Doctrine Strengthened in Progressive Land Developers Decision Introduction The People of the State of Illinois ex rel. Roland Burris, Attorney General of Illinois, v. Progressive Land...

Limits on Preliminary Injunctions in Retaliatory Discharge Cases under the Workers' Compensation Act

Date: Oct 2, 1992

Limits on Preliminary Injunctions in Retaliatory Discharge Cases under the Workers' Compensation Act Introduction In the landmark case of HARTLEIN v. ILLINOIS POWER COmpany (151 Ill. 2d 142, 1992),...

Affirmation and Partial Reversal in People v. Pasch: Key Pretrial and Trial Procedure Analyses in Capital Murder Cases

Date: Oct 2, 1992

Affirmation and Partial Reversal in People v. Pasch: Key Pretrial and Trial Procedure Analyses in Capital Murder Cases Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. John Pasch (152 Ill. 2d 133) is...

Permissible Use of Multiple Prior Felonies in Sentencing: Analysis of PEOPLE v. GONZALEZ (151 Ill. 2d 79)

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Permissible Use of Multiple Prior Felonies in Sentencing: Analysis of PEOPLE v. GONZALEZ (151 Ill. 2d 79) Introduction The case of People of the State of Illinois v. William Gonzalez (151 Ill. 2d 79,...

Correct Application of Appellate Standards in Evaluating Judgment N.O.V.: MAPLE v. GUSTAFSON

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Correct Application of Appellate Standards in Evaluating Judgment N.O.V.: MAPLE v. GUSTAFSON Introduction Maple et al. v. Gustafson, 151 Ill. 2d 445 (1992), is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Standards for Reviewing Discharge of Police Officers: Insights from Launius v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Standards for Reviewing Discharge of Police Officers: Insights from Launius v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Introduction In the landmark case Clifford Launius v. Board of Fire and Police...

Enhanced Scrutiny for Admitting Child Hearsay Statements: People v. Barthold Zwart

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Enhanced Scrutiny for Admitting Child Hearsay Statements: People v. Barthold Zwart Introduction People v. Barthold Zwart, 151 Ill. 2d 37 (1992), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Ramey v. Illinois: Ensuring Proper Jury Instructions for Death Penalty Eligibility

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Ramey v. Illinois: Ensuring Proper Jury Instructions for Death Penalty Eligibility Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Irving Ramey (151 Ill. 2d 498), adjudicated by the...

Limits on Retroactive Application of Death Penalty Eligibility: Insights from PEOPLE v. RAMEY

Date: Sep 25, 1992

Limits on Retroactive Application of Death Penalty Eligibility: Insights from PEOPLE v. RAMEY Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Irving Ramey, 152 Ill. 2d 41 (1992), serves as a pivotal...

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