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2024“When attacked for the first time on appeal [an information or indictment] is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Id.; see also People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976) (citing People v. Grant, 57 Ill. 2d 264, 267 (1974); People v. Harvey, 53 Ill. 2d 585, 588 (1973)).

2022Nonetheless, in People v. Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d 441, 448 (1991) (quoting People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976)), this court held that, in an appeal from a circuit court’s denial of a pretrial motion to dismiss a charging instrument, it is improper for the reviewing court to consider whether the charging instrument “ ‘apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ ” Instead, this court has held that, when an indictment or infor

2022Nonetheless, in People v. Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d 441, 448 (1991) (quoting People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976)), this court held that, in an appeal from a circuit court’s denial of a pretrial motion to dismiss a charging instrument, it is improper for the reviewing court to consider whether the charging instrument “ ‘apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ ” Instead, this court has held that, when an indictment or infor

2021“In such a case, it is sufficient that the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” Id. (citing People v. Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d 441, 448 (1991)).

2023In Pujoue, the supreme court held, “When attacked for the first time on appeal[,] a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Id. at 339 ; see also People v. King, 253 Ill.

2016Rather than determine whether the indictment includes each necessary element of section 111-3(a), the Pujoue test requires the court to determine whether the defendant was “apprised *** of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” DiLorenzo, 169 Ill. 2d at 322 (citing People v. Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d 441, 448 (1991); and Pujoue, 61 Ill. 2d at 339 ). ¶ 22 As we previously noted, it is undisputed here that the only charge on which the St

2025When an indictment is challenged for the first time on appeal, “it is sufficient that the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” People v. DiLorenzo, 169 Ill. 2d 318, 322 (1996).

2025Id. ¶ 58 If the charging instrument is attacked for the first time on appeal, “a charging instrument is sufficient if it notified the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to allow the defendant to (1) prepare his or her defense and (2) plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Carey, 2018 IL 121371, ¶ 22 .

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2006ANALYSIS I “Where a defendant challenges the sufficiency of an indictment or information for the first time on appeal, a reviewing court need only determine whether the charging instrument apprised the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to prepare his or her defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct. [Citations.] In making this determination, the reviewing court may resort to the record.” People v. Maggette, 195 Ill. 2d 336, 347-48 (2001), citing People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 30 (1976).

2006ANALYSIS I AWhere a defendant challenges the sufficiency of an indictment or information for the first time on appeal, a reviewing court need only determine whether the charging instrument apprised the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to prepare his or her defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct. [Citations.] In making this determination, the reviewing court may resort to the record.@ People v. Maggette, 195 Ill. 2d 336, 347-48 (2001), citing People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 30 (1976). -6-

2022In determining prejudice in the preparation of a defense, we decide whether the complaint “apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and to allow him to plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising from the same conduct.” Id. ¶ 33 In making this determination, we turn to the record.

2022The court noted that, under the prejudice standard, an indictment is sufficient if it “apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotations omitted.) Cuadrado, 214 Ill. 2d at 86-87 . ¶ 23 Here, the State argues that because the trial court did not mention prejudice in its analysis, we should reverse without further inquiry.

2008So our review is limited to deciding whether the "indictment apprised defendant of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct." People v. Edmonds, 325 Ill.

2008So our review is limited to deciding whether the “indictment apprised defendant of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” People v. Edmonds, 325 Ill.

1981“When a complaint is attacked for the first time on appeal, its sufficiency must be judged by whether or not it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to allow him to prepare his defense and to plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (People v. Johnson (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 332, 337 , 357 N.E.2d 1166 ; People v. Rege (1976), 64 Ill. 2d 473, 478 , 356 N.E.2d 537 .) To warrant a reversal, any variance “must be material and of such character as to mislead the accused in making his defense or expose him to

1981“When a complaint is attacked for the first time on appeal, its sufficiency must be judged by whether or not it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to allow him to prepare his defense and to plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (People v. Johnson (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 332, 337 , 357 N.E.2d 1166 ; People v. Rege (1976), 64 Ill. 2d 473, 478 , 356 N.E.2d 537 .) To warrant a reversal, any variance “must be material and of such character as to mislead the accused in making his defense or expose him to

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2004When a charging instrument is attacked for the first time on appeal, it is sufficient that it "apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same" ( People v. Davis , 205 Ill. 2d at 375-76 ); however, Apprendi does not afford relief on the basis of a deficient charging instrument unless defendant can demonstrate how he was prejudiced.

2004When a charging instrument is attacked for the first time on appeal, it is sufficient that it “ ‘ “apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same” ’ ” (Davis, 205 Ill. 2d at 375-76 , quoting People v. Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d 441, 448 (1991), quoting People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976)); however, Apprendi does not afford relief on the basis of a deficient charging instrument unless defendant can demonstrate how he was prejudiced.

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2016However, if the defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, as Mr. Stephenson did here, it will be considered sufficient so long as “it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecutions arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Benitez, 169 Ill. 2d 245, 257 (1996). ¶ 19 When challenged for the first time on appeal, a variance between the charging document and the proof at trial is o

2019Where an indictment is not challenged in the trial court, appellate review is limited to deciding whether the “ ‘indictment apprised the defendant of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ ” People v. Winford, 383 Ill.

2010Because the indictment was not challenged on these grounds in the trial court, our review is limited to deciding whether the “ ‘indictment apprised defendant of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ ” People v. Winford, 383 Ill.

1996(People v. Gilmore (1976), 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 , 344 N.E.2d 456, 460 .) Rather, it is sufficient that the [indictment] 'apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ (People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 , 335 N.E.2d 437, 440 ; see also [People v.] Thingvold, 145 Ill. 2d [441,] 448, 584 N.E.2d [89,] 91.) Tn other words, the appellate court should consider whether the defect in the information or indictment prejudiced the defen

1993“When attacked for the first time on appeal a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 , 335 N.E.2d 437, 440 ; see also People v. Hughes (1992), 229 Ill.

2025Specifically, “[i]n that instance, it is sufficient that the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct. [Citation.] In other words, the appellate court - 11 - should consider whether the defect in the information or indictment prejudiced the defendant in preparing his defense. [Citations.] In determining whether prejudice exists, the reviewing court may resort to the record. [Citation.] Thus, the questi

2024See People v. Libricz, 2022 IL 127757, ¶ 37 (If a charging instrument is challenged for the first time on appeal, reversal is not required if “the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)). 24 127904, ¶ 21.

2020People v. Smith, 337 Ill.

2003People v. Smith, 337 Ill.

2011When a defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, "'a reviewing court need only determine whether the charging instrument ap- prised the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to prepare his or her defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.'" People v. Burke, 362 Ill.

2011When a defendant challenges the sufficiency of the charging instrument for the first time on appeal, “ ‘a reviewing court need only determine whether the charging instrument apprised the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to prepare his or her defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.’ ” People v. Burke, 362 Ill.

1999People v. Foxall, 283 Ill.

1999People v. Foxall , 283 Ill.

2024“When attacked for the first time on appeal [an information or indictment] is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Id.; see also People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976) (citing People v. Grant, 57 Ill. 2d 264, 267 (1974); People v. Harvey, 53 Ill. 2d 585, 588 (1973)).

1983It then established a new rule: “When attacked for the first time on appeal a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (Emphasis added.) (People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 .) As authority for this proposition, the court cited People v. Grant (1974), 57 Ill. 2d 264 , and People v. Harvey (1973), 53 Ill. 2d 585 , both of which relied on People v. Patrick (1967), 38 Ill. 2d 255 .

2025Id. ¶ 58 If the charging instrument is attacked for the first time on appeal, “a charging instrument is sufficient if it notified the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to allow the defendant to (1) prepare his or her defense and (2) plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Carey, 2018 IL 121371, ¶ 22 .

2021Additionally, when a defendant attacks a charging instrument for the first time on appeal, the instrument “is sufficient if it notified the defendant of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to allow the defendant to (1) prepare his or her defense and (2) plead a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Carey, 2018 IL 121371, ¶ 22 . ¶ 60 Here, the evidence was not closely balanced.

2024“When attacked for the first time on appeal [an information or indictment] is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Id.; see also People v. Gilmore, 63 Ill. 2d 23, 29 (1976) (citing People v. Grant, 57 Ill. 2d 264, 267 (1974); People v. Harvey, 53 Ill. 2d 585, 588 (1973)).

1983It then established a new rule: “When attacked for the first time on appeal a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (Emphasis added.) (People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 .) As authority for this proposition, the court cited People v. Grant (1974), 57 Ill. 2d 264 , and People v. Harvey (1973), 53 Ill. 2d 585 , both of which relied on People v. Patrick (1967), 38 Ill. 2d 255 .

1983It then established a new rule: “When attacked for the first time on appeal a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” (Emphasis added.) (People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 .) As authority for this proposition, the court cited People v. Grant (1974), 57 Ill. 2d 264 , and People v. Harvey (1973), 53 Ill. 2d 585 , both of which relied on People v. Patrick (1967), 38 Ill. 2d 255 .

1983It then established a new rule: "When attacked for the first time on appeal a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct." (Emphasis added.) ( People v. Pujoue (1975), 61 Ill.2d 335, 339 .) As authority for this proposition, the court cited People v. Grant (1974), 57 Ill.2d 264 , *23 and People v. Harvey (1973), 53 Ill.2d 585 , both of which relied on People v. Patrick (1967), 38 Ill.2d 255 .

2024These propositions are consistent with the analysis undertaken when addressing a challenge to the sufficiency of charges made for the first time on appeal: “a complaint is sufficient if it apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with sufficient specificity to prepare his defense and allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct.” Brown, 259 Ill.

1997People v. Pujoue, 61 Ill. 2d 335, 339 , 335 N.E.2d 437, 440 (1975); People v. Brown, 259 Ill.

2018However, where the defendant challenges the sufficiency of indictment for the first time on appeal, a more liberal standard applies, and "it is sufficient that the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct." DiLorenzo , 169 Ill. 2d at 322 , 214 Ill.Dec. 846 , 662 N.E.2d 412 . ¶ 21 Furthermore, the circuit court may order the State to provide a bill of particulars when an indictment fails to sufficiently

2018However, where the defendant challenges the sufficiency of indictment for the first time on appeal, a more liberal standard applies, and "it is sufficient that the indictment apprised the accused of the precise offense charged with enough specificity to (1) allow preparation of his defense and (2) allow pleading a resulting conviction as a bar to future prosecution arising out of the same conduct." DiLorenzo , 169 Ill. 2d at 322 , 214 Ill.Dec. 846 , 662 N.E.2d 412 . ¶ 21 Furthermore, the circuit court may order the State to provide a bill of particulars when an indictment fails to sufficiently