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identity error in Illinois

25 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2022 1 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. McBeegreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1993–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 3d 697, 704 , 610 N.E.2d 738, 743 (1993). “[I]f ‘the issue is one of probable cause, and guilt or innocence is not at stake, the nondisclosure of an informer’s identity is not error.’ ” People v. McBee, 228 Ill.

2007“However, if the issue is one of probable cause, and guilt or innocence is not at stake, the nondisclosure of an informer’s identity is not error.” People v. McBee, 228 Ill.

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People v. Martingreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015In the first way, another crime may be used to prove the defendant’s identity “by ‘link[ing] the defendant to the offense at issue through some evidence, typically an object, from another offense.’ ” People v. Martin, 2012 IL App (1st) 093506, ¶ 35 (quoting People v. Quintero, 394 Ill.

2015In the first way, another crime may be used to prove the defendant's identity "by 'link[ing] the defendant to the offense at issue through some evidence, typically an object, from another offense.' " People v. Martin, 2012 IL App (1st) 093506, ¶ 35 (quoting People v. Quintero, 394 Ill.

22
People v. Robinsongreen
ill · 1995 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015People v. Robinson, 167 Ill. 2d 53, 64-65 (1995).

2015People v. Robinson, 167 Ill. 2d 53, 64-65 (1995).

22
County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co.green
illappct · 1981 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994)(holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon) ; People v. Meyers , 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994)(explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense) ; see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co. , 93 Ill.

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994) (holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon); People v. Meyers, 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994) (explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense); see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co., 93 Ill.

22
Ciampi v. Ogden Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.green
illappct · 1994 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994)(holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon) ; People v. Meyers , 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994)(explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense) ; see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co. , 93 Ill.

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994) (holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon); People v. Meyers, 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994) (explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense); see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co., 93 Ill.

22
Lyon Metal Products, L.L.C. v. Protection Mutual Insurancegreen
illappct · 2001 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 330 , 339-40, 747 N.E.2d 495, 503 (2001)(explaining that posttrial motion need only indicate the grounds relied upon with sufficient particularity to afford the trial court the identity of the error); People v. Burmeister , 313 Ill.

2002App. 3d 330, 339-40 , 747 N.E.2d 495, 503 (2001) (explaining that posttrial motion need only indicate the grounds relied upon with sufficient particularity to afford the trial court the identity of the error); People v. Burmeister, 313 Ill.

22
People v. Burmeistergreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 330 , 339-40, 747 N.E.2d 495, 503 (2001)(explaining that posttrial motion need only indicate the grounds relied upon with sufficient particularity to afford the trial court the identity of the error); People v. Burmeister , 313 Ill.

2002App. 3d 330, 339-40 , 747 N.E.2d 495, 503 (2001) (explaining that posttrial motion need only indicate the grounds relied upon with sufficient particularity to afford the trial court the identity of the error); People v. Burmeister, 313 Ill.

22
People v. Meyersgreen
ill · 1994 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994)(holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon) ; People v. Meyers , 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994)(explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense) ; see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co. , 93 Ill.

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994) (holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon); People v. Meyers, 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994) (explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense); see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co., 93 Ill.

22
Wilson v. Clarkgreen
illappct · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Wilson v. Clark, 80 Ill.

2001Wilson v. Clark , 80 Ill.

22
McCray v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1982–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 3d 769, 773 , 593 N.E.2d 574, 576 (1992) (quoting McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300, 311 (1967)). ¶ 43 Trial counsel argued for the disclosure of the identity of the confidential informant in order to assess the validity of the search warrant, which was primarily based on the informant’s statement and activity.

2007App. 3d 769, 773 , 593 N.E.2d 574, 576 (1992), citing McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300, 311 , 18 L.

15
People v. Quinterogreen
illappct · 2009 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015In the first way, another crime may be used to prove the defendant’s identity “by ‘link[ing] the defendant to the offense at issue through some evidence, typically an object, from another offense.’ ” People v. Martin, 2012 IL App (1st) 093506, ¶ 35 (quoting People v. Quintero, 394 Ill.

2015In the first way, another crime may be used to prove the defendant's identity "by 'link[ing] the defendant to the offense at issue through some evidence, typically an object, from another offense.' " People v. Martin, 2012 IL App (1st) 093506, ¶ 35 (quoting People v. Quintero, 394 Ill.

12
People v. Ofomagreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022App. 3d 697, 704 , 610 N.E.2d 738, 743 (1993). “[I]f ‘the issue is one of probable cause, and guilt or innocence is not at stake, the nondisclosure of an informer’s identity is not error.’ ” People v. McBee, 228 Ill.

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Franzoni v. Hart Schaffner & Marxgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001App. 3d 94, 106 (1994) (holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon); Franzoni v. Hart Schaffner & Marx , 312 Ill.

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People v. Browngreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001App. 3d 394, 400 (2000) (failure to object specifically to a witness' credibility constituted forfeiture of the issue on appeal); People v. Brown , 275 Ill.

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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 (20)

CaseCitedYears
Mathis v. Burlington Northern, Inc. neutral
illappct · 1978
2 sentences

1985An objection to an instruction must be made with sufficient particularity to apprise the trial court of the identity of the error relied on ( Mathis v. Burlington Northern, Inc. (1978), 67 Ill.

1985An objection to an instruction must be made with sufficient particularity to apprise the trial court of the identity of the error relied on (Mathis v. Burlington Northern, Inc. (1978), 67 Ill.

31985–1994
People v. Tipton green
illappct · 1990
2 sentences

2005The State urges us to commence this analysis because defendant “had several distinguishing characteristics that bore on the question of the identity of the person who entered Nan Toder’s room.” Modus operandi and identity “are two distinct exceptions to the exclusionary rule on evidence of other crimes.” People v. Tipton , 207 Ill.

2005The State urges us to commence this analysis because defendant “had several distinguishing characteristics that bore on the question of the identity of the person who entered Nan Toder’s room.” Modus operandi and identity “are two distinct exceptions to the exclusionary rule on evidence of other crimes.” People v. Tipton, 207 Ill.

22005–2005
City of Chicago v. Larson green
illappct · 1961
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 710 , 417 N.E.2d 812 (1981)(holding that a complaint stated with sufficient particularity a claim upon which writ of mandamus could issue where complaint was as complete as the nature of the case allowed); City of Chicago v. Larson , 31 Ill.

2002App. 3d 710 , 417 N.E.2d 812 (1981) (holding that a complaint stated with sufficient particularity a claim upon which writ of mandamus could issue where complaint was as complete as the nature of the case allowed); City of Chicago v. Larson, 31 Ill.

22002–2002
People v. Meyers green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994)(holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon) ; People v. Meyers , 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994)(explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense) ; see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co. , 93 Ill.

2002App. 3d 94, 106 , 634 N.E.2d 448, 457 (1994) (holding that objections must be made with sufficient particularity to identify to the court identity of the error relied upon); People v. Meyers, 158 Ill. 2d 46, 51 , 630 N.E.2d 811, 815 (1994) (explaining that, in determining whether indictment is sufficient, relevant inquiry is not whether the alleged offense could be described with greater certainty, but whether there is sufficient particularity to enable the accused to prepare a proper defense); see also County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co., 93 Ill.

22002–2002
People v. Brannon green
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1993App. 3d 531, 534 , 375 N.E.2d 840 , the court concluded that the mechanics of the thin layer chromatography test are compelling circumstantial evidence that the substance sold was LSD, without regard to any direct proof of the identity of the standard as LSD.

11993–1993
People v. Witherspoon green
illappct · 1991
2 sentences

1993App. 3d 769, 773 , 593 N.E.2d 574 , the court stated: “It is well settled that strong public policy reasons favoring nondisclosure of an informant must be balanced against a defendant’s need for disclosure in order to prepare his defense [citation], or where disclosure is essential for a fair determination of a cause. [Citation.] However, if the issue is one of probable cause, and guilt or innocence is not at stake, the nondisclosure of an informer's identity is not error. [Citation.] Whatever the circumstances, defendant must show a need for disclosure.” In determining whether a confidential

1993App. 3d 323, 331 , 576 N.E.2d 1030 .) The identity of a confidential informant can be withheld if he is not a participant or a material witness to the essential elements of the offense.

11993–1993
Roviaro v. United States green
scotus · 1957
1 sentence

1992Ed. 2d 639 , 77 S. Ct. 623 .) However, if the issue is one of probable cause, and guilt or innocence is not at stake, the nondisclosure of an informer’s identity is not error.

11992–1992
The PEOPLE v. Lopez green
ill · 1957
2 sentences

1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L.

1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L.

11988–1988
Cioffi v. United States green
scotus · 1957
1 sentence

1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L.

11988–1988
Duncan v. Schneckloth green
scotus · 1957
1 sentence

1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L.

11988–1988
People v. Acevedo green
illappct · 1972
1 sentence

1980App. 3d 968 , 284 N.E.2d 488 (identity of vehicle is material element of offense).) The evidence amply satisfies this identity requirement.

11980–1980
Danielson v. Elgin Salvage and Supply Co. neutral
illappct · 1972
1 sentence

1980(Danielson v. Elgin Salvage & Supply Co. (1972), 4 Ill.

11980–1980
Enloe v. Kirkwood neutral
illappct · 1970
1 sentence

1980App. 2d 117 , 256 N.E.2d 459 .) A post-trial motion need not specify errors in detail; however, the motion must nonetheless indicate the grounds upon which the litigant relies with sufficient particularity to afford the trial judge the identity of the error relied upon.

11980–1980
The PEOPLE v. Nelson green
ill · 1968
2 sentences

1978App.2d 236 , 225 N.E.2d 820 (4th Dist. 1967), aff'd, 40 Ill.2d 146 , 238 N.E.2d 378 (1968), the court concluded that it was sufficient proof that a certain drug was what it was represented to be, that it was sold by a reputable pharmaceutical company and labeled as the drug in question. • 3 Furthermore, we are convinced that the mechanics of the thin layer chromatography test is compelling circumstantial evidence that the substance sold was LSD, without regard to any direct proof of the identity of the standard as LSD.

1978App.2d 236 , 225 N.E.2d 820 (4th Dist. 1967), aff'd, 40 Ill.2d 146 , 238 N.E.2d 378 (1968), the court concluded that it was sufficient proof that a certain drug was what it was represented to be, that it was sold by a reputable pharmaceutical company and labeled as the drug in question. • 3 Furthermore, we are convinced that the mechanics of the thin layer chromatography test is compelling circumstantial evidence that the substance sold was LSD, without regard to any direct proof of the identity of the standard as LSD.

11978–1978
People v. Nelson neutral
illappct · 1967
1 sentence

1978App.2d 236 , 225 N.E.2d 820 (4th Dist. 1967), aff'd, 40 Ill.2d 146 , 238 N.E.2d 378 (1968), the court concluded that it was sufficient proof that a certain drug was what it was represented to be, that it was sold by a reputable pharmaceutical company and labeled as the drug in question. • 3 Furthermore, we are convinced that the mechanics of the thin layer chromatography test is compelling circumstantial evidence that the substance sold was LSD, without regard to any direct proof of the identity of the standard as LSD.

11978–1978
People v. Binkley green
illappct · 1975
1 sentence

1978It is clear that the identity of the illegal substance may be proved by circumstantial evidence. ( People v. Robinson, 14 Ill.2d 325 , 153 N.E.2d 65 (1958); People v. Binkley, 25 Ill.

11978–1978
United States v. Robert M. Friedland green
ca1 · 1971
11978–1978
People v. Bertram neutral
illappct · 1977
11978–1978
The People v. Robinson green
ill · 1958
11978–1978
Jones v. Superior Court green
cal · 1962
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (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

AL 66 (1906–2015) CT 65 (1982–2026) NY 42 (1852–2026) TX 38 (1932–2025) IL 25 (1976–2022) PA 25 (1979–2026) IN 25 (1972–2025) CA 20 (1887–2025) MO 18 (1976–2019) MD 17 (1941–2025) AZ 15 (1967–2020) IA 12 (1914–2017) NM 12 (1977–2024) GA 11 (1980–2025) FL 11 (1980–2021) DC 10 (1976–2020) NC 9 (1982–2014) OH 8 (1933–2022) TN 8 (1997–2015) WA 7 (1976–2024) OR 6 (1976–2006) NV 6 (1978–2020) MN 6 (1972–2016) OK 5 (1980–2020) VA 4 (1969–2000) KS 4 (1991–2026) MT 3 (2010–2020) CO 3 (1988–2021) MA 3 (1990–2015) SD 2 (1979–1992) ID 2 (1977–2013) WI 2 (1999–2005) SC 2 (2020–2025) WV 2 (1983–2013) MS 2 (2005–2007) HI 2 (1978–2013)

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