Illinois Case Commentaries

Impeachment of Witness Testimony in Child Indecency Cases: Insights from People v. Bradford

Date: May 25, 1985

Impeachment of Witness Testimony in Child Indecency Cases: Insights from People v. Bradford Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Curtis Michael Bradford, 106 Ill. 2d 492 (1985), is a...

Establishing the Standards for Valid Jury Trial Waivers in Illinois: PEOPLE v. SMITH and People v. Flowers

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Establishing the Standards for Valid Jury Trial Waivers in Illinois: PEOPLE v. SMITH and People v. Flowers Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the consolidated appeals of The People of the...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Consideration of Defendant’s Delay in Forum Non Conveniens Motions

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Consideration of Defendant’s Delay in Forum Non Conveniens Motions Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the landmark decision of Bell v. Louisville...

Odor Detection as Probable Cause: The Stout Ruling and Its Legal Implications

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Odor Detection as Probable Cause: The Stout Ruling and Its Legal Implications Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Robert L. Stout (106 Ill. 2d 77, 1985) presents a pivotal...

Enforceability of Pretrial Agreements in Illinois: Starks v. The People

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Enforceability of Pretrial Agreements in Illinois: Starks v. The People Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Ronnie L. Starks, the Supreme Court of Illinois...

Admissibility of Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BRISBON

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Admissibility of Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BRISBON Introduction People v. Henry Brisbon, 106 Ill. 2d 342 (1985), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Ensuring Fairness in Sentencing: Prosecutorial Misconduct in the Lyles Case

Date: Apr 20, 1985

Ensuring Fairness in Sentencing: Prosecutorial Misconduct in The People of the State of Illinois v. Enice Lyles, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Enice...

Policy Violation Constitutes Misconduct Connected with Work: Insights from Mary JACKSON v. BOARD OF REVIEW

Date: Feb 23, 1985

Policy Violation Constitutes Misconduct Connected with Work: Insights from Mary JACKSON v. BOARD OF REVIEW Introduction The case of Mary JACKSON v. BOARD OF REVIEW of the Department of Labor (105...

People v. Collins: Upholding Accomplice Testimony and Death Penalty Sentencing Standards

Date: Feb 23, 1985

People v. Collins: Upholding Accomplice Testimony and Death Penalty Sentencing Standards Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Roger Collins et al., 106 Ill. 2d 237 (1985), adjudicated by...

WESTERN CASUALTY SURETY CO. v. BROCHU: Establishing Boundaries of Policy Exclusions and Waiver in Liability Insurance Coverage

Date: Feb 23, 1985

WESTERN CASUALTY SURETY CO. v. BROCHU: Establishing Boundaries of Policy Exclusions and Waiver in Liability Insurance Coverage Introduction The case of The Western Casualty Surety Company v. Richard...

Affirmation of Burglary Conviction and Upholding Penalty Provisions in People v. Steppan

Date: Jan 24, 1985

Affirmation of Burglary Conviction and Upholding Penalty Provisions in People v. Steppan Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Donald Steppan, 105 Ill.2d 310 (1985), is a significant...

Stewart v. People (1984): Upholding Conviction and Death Sentence Amidst Affidavit Scrutiny

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Stewart v. People (1984): Upholding Conviction and Death Sentence Amidst Affidavit Scrutiny Introduction Stewart v. People is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois in 1984, which...

Affirmation of Structural Work Act Protections: SIMMONS v. UNION ELECTRIC CO.

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Affirmation of Structural Work Act Protections: SIMMONS v. UNION ELECTRIC CO. Introduction SIMMONS v. UNION ELECTRIC COmpany, (104 Ill. 2d 444) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Finality of Voluntary Dismissals under Section 2-1009: Insights from KAHLE v. JOHN DEERE COmpany

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Finality of Voluntary Dismissals under Section 2-1009: Insights from KAHLE v. JOHN DEERE COmpany Introduction Gary KAHLE v. JOHN DEERE COmpany et al. (104 Ill. 2d 302, 1984) is a pivotal case decided...

Affirmation of Death Sentence Jurisdiction and Res Judicata in Gaines v. Illinois

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Affirmation of Death Sentence Jurisdiction and Res Judicata in Gaines v. Illinois Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Dickie Gaines, 105 Ill. 2d 79 (1984), is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Scope of General Releases: Inclusion of Contribution Claims under Illinois Law

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Scope of General Releases: Inclusion of Contribution Claims under Illinois Law Introduction The case of Joyce M. Rakowski et al. v. James Lucente et al. (104 Ill. 2d 317) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Prosecutorial Discretion and Victim’s Family Influence in Capital Cases: People v. Mack (105 Ill.2d 103)

Date: Dec 1, 1984

Prosecutorial Discretion and Victim’s Family Influence in Capital Cases: People v. Mack (105 Ill.2d 103) Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Larry Mack, the...

Admissibility of Victim's Prior Convictions in Self-Defense Claims: Analysis of The People of Illinois v. Paul Lynch, Sr.

Date: Oct 20, 1984

Admissibility of Victim's Prior Convictions in Self-Defense Claims: Analysis of The People of Illinois v. Paul Lynch, Sr. Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Paul Lynch, Sr., 104 Ill....

Reaffirming Jury Verdict Consistency and Defining Effective Counsel Standards in People v. Barnard

Date: Oct 20, 1984

Reaffirming Jury Verdict Consistency and Defining Effective Counsel Standards in People v. Barnard (1984) Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Gary Barnard, 104 Ill.2d 218 (1984),...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. STEWART: Standards for Probable Cause, Jury Selection, and Sentencing Integrity

Date: Oct 20, 1984

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. STEWART: Standards for Probable Cause, Jury Selection, and Sentencing Integrity Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Raymond Lee...

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