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routine traffic violation in Illinois

35 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2023 3 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Jonesgreen
ill · 2005 · cited in 14 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2021
2 sentences

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation." Jones, 215 Ill.2d at 271 , 294 Ill.Dec. 129 , 830 N.E.2d 541 . [3] Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones , the officer's lack of authority to conduct a search "necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant." Moorman, 369 Ill.

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation." Jones, 215 Ill.2d at 271 , 294 Ill.Dec. 129 , 830 N.E.2d 541 . [3] Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones , the officer's lack of authority to conduct a search "necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant." Moorman, 369 Ill.

314
People v. Pennygreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 8 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1992–2001
2 sentences

1997The officer must reasonably believe that he is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation.” People v. Penny, 188 Ill.

1997The officer must reasonably believe that he is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation to do so." People v. Penny, 188 Ill.App.3d 499, 502 , 136 Ill.Dec. 240 , 544 N.E.2d 1015 (1989).

28
People v. Millergreen
illappct · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006The right to search accompanies an arrest; after all, the doctrine that allows such searches is known as the "search-incident-to-arrest exception." See, e.g., People v. Miller, 354 Ill.App.3d 476, 479 , 290 Ill.Dec. 149 , 820 N.E.2d 1216 (2004).

2006The right to search accompanies an arrest; after all, the doctrine that allows such searches is known as the “search-incident-to-arrest exception.” See, e.g., People v. Miller, 354 Ill.

22
People v. Contrerasgreen
illappct · 2014 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021People v. Contreras, 2014 IL App (1st) 131889, ¶ 28 (citing People v. Jones, 215 Ill. 2d 261, 271 (2005)). ¶ 31 Police officers have probable cause to search a vehicle where the totality of the circumstances known at the time of the search, in view of their experience, would cause a reasonably prudent person to believe a crime occurred and that evidence of the crime is contained in the vehicle.

2021“Stopping an automobile for a minor traffic violation does not justify a search of a detainee’s person or vehicle; instead, the officer must reasonably believe he is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation.” Id.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Moorman green
illappct · 2006
2 sentences

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation.” Jones, 215 Ill. 2d at 271 .3 Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones, the officer’s lack of authority to conduct a search “necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant.” Moorman, 369 Ill.

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation." Jones, 215 Ill.2d at 271 , 294 Ill.Dec. 129 , 830 N.E.2d 541 . [3] Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones , the officer's lack of authority to conduct a search "necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant." Moorman, 369 Ill.

42009–2011
People v. Brown green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

2015“If vague movements within a traffic violator’s vehicle are considered sufficient, without other facts suggesting possible danger to the officer, to conduct even a limited search of the violator’s person, similar unwarranted police intrusions of this nature would surely be generated.” Id. at 515 . ¶ 32 In Creagh, the defendant was stopped for a routine traffic violation and subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance.

2015"If vague movements within a traffic violator's vehicle are 11 No. 1-3-1307 considered sufficient, without other facts suggesting possible danger to the officer, to conduct even a limited search of the violator's person, similar unwarranted police intrusions of this nature would surely be generated." Id. at 515 . ¶ 32 In Creagh, the defendant was stopped for a routine traffic violation and subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance.

22015–2015
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation." Jones, 215 Ill.2d at 271 , 294 Ill.Dec. 129 , 830 N.E.2d 541 . [3] Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones , the officer's lack of authority to conduct a search "necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant." Moorman, 369 Ill.

2011The officer must reasonably believe that he or she is confronting a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation." Jones, 215 Ill.2d at 271 , 294 Ill.Dec. 129 , 830 N.E.2d 541 . [3] Noting that an officer who makes an arrest is authorized to search the person of the arrestee (see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969)), the majority in Moorman reasoned that, in Jones , the officer's lack of authority to conduct a search "necessarily means that he also lacked the authority to arrest the defendant." Moorman, 369 Ill.

22011–2011
VILLAGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE v. Kelly green
illappct · 2009
2 sentences

2010In Village of Lincolnshire v. Kelly, 389 Ill.

2010In Village of Lincolnshire v. Kelly, 389 Ill.

22010–2010
Knowles v. Iowa green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2005Knowles, 525 U.S. at 116-18 , 142 L.

2005Knowles, 525 U.S. at 116-18 , 142 L.

22005–2005
People v. Buffo green
illappct · 1990
2 sentences

1997App. 3d 240 , 559 N.E.2d 908 (1990), the defendant was lawfully stopped by the police for a routine traffic violation.

1997App. 3d 240 , 559 N.E.2d 908 (1990), the defendant was lawfully stopped by the police for a routine traffic violation.

21997–1997
People v. Lawrence green
illappct · 1988
2 sentences

1992(People v. Lawrence (1988), 174 Ill.

1989(People v. Lawrence (1988), 174 Ill.

21989–1992
People v. Bass green
illappct · 2019
1 sentence

2023Bass, 2019 IL App (1st) 160640 , ¶ 8 (Bass I).

12023–2023
People v. Bowen green
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1988App. 3d 164 , 517 N.E.2d 608 .) However, where the officer reasonably believes he is dealing with a situation more serious than a routine traffic violation, the search is justified.

11988–1988
People v. Walls neutral
illappct · 1979
1 sentence

1988People v. Walls (1979), 71 Ill.

11988–1988
United States v. Robinson green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1978When the driver did not produce a valid drivers license, it was held that this was sufficient authorization for a custodial arrest under Illinois law, thus justifying a full search of the defendant’s person under the decisions of the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Robinson (1973), 414 U.S. 218 , 38 L.

1978When the driver did not produce a valid drivers license, it was held that this was sufficient authorization for a custodial arrest under Illinois law, thus justifying a full search of the defendant’s person under the decisions of the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Robinson (1973), 414 U.S. 218 , 38 L.

11978–1978
Corby v. Vincent neutral
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1978Ed. 2d 595 , 93 S. Ct. 1378 .) The crux of defendant’s argument is his assertion that only after Land opened the metal box and found drugs therein — that is, only after the completion of the on-scene search — did Land have any reasonable basis to believe that the situation was anything more than a routine traffic violation requiring no more than a mere brief detention for the issuance of a traffic ticket.

11978–1978
United States v. Rabinowitz red
scotus · 1950
2 sentences

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

11976–1976
The People v. Watkins green
ill · 1960
2 sentences

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

11976–1976
The People v. Brown green
ill · 1967
2 sentences

1976(People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v. Brown, the court stated: “It has long been established that the constitutional safeguards contained in section 6 of article II of the Illinois constitution, and the fourth amendment to the United States constitution, do not prohibit all searches made without a warrant, but only those which are unreasonable, and that the determinations of the reasonableness of any given search must depend upon the facts in the particular situation.

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

11976–1976
The PEOPLE v. Berry green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

1976(People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v. Brown, the court stated: “It has long been established that the constitutional safeguards contained in section 6 of article II of the Illinois constitution, and the fourth amendment to the United States constitution, do not prohibit all searches made without a warrant, but only those which are unreasonable, and that the determinations of the reasonableness of any given search must depend upon the facts in the particular situation.

1976In his attack upon the validity of the search, the defendant characterizes his conduct as "a routine traffic violation," and argues that the search was unreasonable because the officer did not "point to specific articulable facts from which he could reasonably infer the individual was armed and dangerous." But the decisions of this court have consistently held that the absence of license plates suggests a serious violation of the law which justifies a search. ( People v. Brown (1967), 38 Ill.2d 353 ; People v. Watkins (1960), 19 Ill.2d 11 ; People v. Berry (1959), 17 Ill.2d 247 .) In People v.

11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 600/3.5 (4) IL § 625 ILCS 5/11-601 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 550/4 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 570/402 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 646/55 (3) IL § 730 ILCS 5/5-1-17 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 35 (1976–2023) MA 20 (1989–2021) LA 19 (1991–2018) PA 7 (2007–2024) CA 5 (1970–2000) WY 4 (2007–2022) MI 3 (1991–2021) NJ 3 (1992–2002) WI 3 (2002–2008) VT 3 (2003–2020) GA 2 (2012–2012) SD 2 (2002–2005) CO 2 (1984–2019) OR 2 (2013–2013) MO 2 (1999–2008) OH 2 (2002–2013)

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.

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