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37 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2026 15 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Blairgreen2 sentences2026“The doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and decided on direct appeal.” Id. at 443 . 2025By contrast, “[t]he doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and decided on direct appeal.” Id. at 443 . | 15 | 20 |
People v. Westgreen2 sentences2023People v. West, 187 Ill. 2d 418, 425 (1999); accord 3 Black’s Law Dictionary 1336-37 (8th ed. 2004) (“res judicata is an issue that has been definitively settled by judicial decision”). ¶ 10 An allegation of a violation of the constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is evaluated under the standard set forth by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), and adopted in Illinois by People v. Albanese, 104 Ill. 2d 504, 526-27 (1984). 2017People v. Blair, 215 Ill. 2d 427, 443 (2005), citing People v. West, 187 Ill. 2d 418, 425 (1999). | 6 | 6 |
People v. Townsgreen2 sentences2015Peeples, 205 Ill. 2d at 510 (citing People v. Towns, 182 Ill. 2d 491, 502 (1998)). 2015Peeples, 205 Ill. 2d at 510 (citing People v. Towns, 182 Ill. 2d 491, 502 (1998)). | 4 | 10 |
People v. Griffingreen2 sentences2000Towns, 182 Ill. 2d at 502 ; People v. Griffin, 178 Ill. 2d 65, 73 (1997). 2000Towns, 182 Ill. 2d at 502 ; Griffin, 178 Ill. 2d at 73 . | 2 | 6 |
In Re Leona W.green2 sentences2026“For res judicata to apply, there must have been a final judgment on the merits of the case.” In re Leona W., 228 Ill. 2d 439, 455 (2008). 2022“For res judicata to apply, there must have been a final judgment on the merits of the case.” In re Leona W., 228 Ill. 2d 439, 455 , 888 N.E.2d 72, 81 (2008). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2007People v. Blair, 215 Ill. 2d 427, 443 (2005); People v. Williams, 138 Ill. 2d 377, 392 (1990). 2007People v. Blair, 215 Ill. 2d 427, 443 (2005); People v. Williams, 138 Ill. 2d 377, 392 (1990). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Whiteheadgreen2 sentences2002People v. Towns, 182 Ill. 2d 491, 502 (1998); People v. Whitehead, 169 Ill. 2d 355, 371 (1996). 2002People v. Towns, 182 Ill.2d 491, 502 , 231 Ill.Dec. 557 , 696 N.E.2d 1128 (1998); People v. Whitehead, 169 Ill.2d 355, 371 , 215 Ill.Dec. 164 , 662 N.E.2d 1304 (1996). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Floresgreen1 sentence2025As noted earlier, “[t]he doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and definitively settled by judicial decision.” People v. Montanez, 2023 IL 128740, ¶ 103 . “[W]here a petitioner has previously taken a direct appeal from a judgment of conviction, the judgment of the reviewing court is res judicata as to all issues actually decided by the court, and any other claims that could have been presented to the reviewing court, if not presented, are waived.” People v. Flores, 153 Ill. 2d 264, 274 (1992). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Collinsgreen1 sentence2025However, the aforementioned low threshold does not excuse a pro se defendant from providing adequate factual support for his claims—he must still “supply sufficient factual basis to show the allegations in the petition are ‘capable of objective or independent corroboration.’ ” Id. (quoting People v. Collins, 202 Ill. 2d 59, 67 (2002)). ¶ 36 The doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and decided on direct appeal. | 1 | 1 |
Strickland v. Washingtongreen1 sentence2023People v. West, 187 Ill. 2d 418, 425 (1999); accord 3 Black’s Law Dictionary 1336-37 (8th ed. 2004) (“res judicata is an issue that has been definitively settled by judicial decision”). ¶ 10 An allegation of a violation of the constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is evaluated under the standard set forth by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), and adopted in Illinois by People v. Albanese, 104 Ill. 2d 504, 526-27 (1984). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Albanesegreen1 sentence2023People v. West, 187 Ill. 2d 418, 425 (1999); accord 3 Black’s Law Dictionary 1336-37 (8th ed. 2004) (“res judicata is an issue that has been definitively settled by judicial decision”). ¶ 10 An allegation of a violation of the constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is evaluated under the standard set forth by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), and adopted in Illinois by People v. Albanese, 104 Ill. 2d 504, 526-27 (1984). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Simmsgreen1 sentence2022“The petitioner may not avoid the bar of res judicata simply by rephrasing issues previously addressed on direct appeal.” People v. Simms, 192 Ill. 2d 348, 360 (2000); People v. Munz, 2021 IL App (2d) 180873, ¶ 29 (finding an argument barred by res judicata where the argument was a “repackaged version of the argument” rejected on direct appeal). ¶ 50 On direct appeal, appellate counsel first noted the pro se contentions made by defendant in the trial court that established a possible neglect of defendant’s case. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Munzgreen1 sentence2022“The petitioner may not avoid the bar of res judicata simply by rephrasing issues previously addressed on direct appeal.” People v. Simms, 192 Ill. 2d 348, 360 (2000); People v. Munz, 2021 IL App (2d) 180873, ¶ 29 (finding an argument barred by res judicata where the argument was a “repackaged version of the argument” rejected on direct appeal). ¶ 50 On direct appeal, appellate counsel first noted the pro se contentions made by defendant in the trial court that established a possible neglect of defendant’s case. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Haynesgreen1 sentence2022See People v. Blair, 215 Ill. 2d 427, 443 (2005) (providing that “[t]he doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and decided”); see also People v. Haynes, 192 Ill. 2d 437, 461 (2000) (“Points previously raised at trial and other collateral proceedings cannot form the basis of a section 2-1401 petition for relief.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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People v. Montanez
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2 sentences2025As noted earlier, “[t]he doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and definitively settled by judicial decision.” People v. Montanez, 2023 IL 128740, ¶ 103 . “[W]here a petitioner has previously taken a direct appeal from a judgment of conviction, the judgment of the reviewing court is res judicata as to all issues actually decided by the court, and any other claims that could have been presented to the reviewing court, if not presented, are waived.” People v. Flores, 153 Ill. 2d 264, 274 (1992). 2024Defendant did not appeal this dismissal. ¶ 25 In his reply brief, defendant maintains that his claim is not barred by res judicata because the 2021 amendment to the HCA, which form “the central kernel” of his present claim did not exist at the time of his previous sentencing challenges and his claim satisfied the requisite cause prong for this reason. ¶ 26 “The doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and definitively settled by judicial decision.” People v. Montanez, 2023 IL 128740, ¶ 103 . | 4 | 2024–2025 |
People v. Peeples
green
2 sentences2015Peeples, 205 Ill. 2d at 510 (citing People v. Towns, 182 Ill. 2d 491, 502 (1998)). 2015Peeples, 205 Ill. 2d at 510 (citing People v. Towns, 182 Ill. 2d 491, 502 (1998)). | 2 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Clark
green
1 sentence2025In 9 No. 1-24-1175 proceedings under the Act, “fundamental fairness for relaxing the doctrine [of res judicata] is established by satisfying the requirements of the cause-and-prejudice test.” People v. Clark, 2023 IL 127273, ¶ 45 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Wasleff v. Dever
green
1 sentence2020Id. ¶ 42 Further, “the doctrine of res judicata bars consideration of issues that were previously raised and decided on direct appeal.” People v. Blair, 215 Ill. 2d 427, 443 (2005). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.