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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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People v. McBeegreen2 sentences2022App. 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. | 2 | 4 |
People v. Martingreen2 sentences2015In 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. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2015People v. Robinson, 167 Ill. 2d 53, 64-65 (1995). 2015People v. Robinson, 167 Ill. 2d 53, 64-65 (1995). | 2 | 2 |
County of Cook v. Illinois Wine & Spirits Co.green2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
Ciampi v. Ogden Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.green2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
Lyon Metal Products, L.L.C. v. Protection Mutual Insurancegreen2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Burmeistergreen2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Meyersgreen2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
Wilson v. Clarkgreen2 sentences2001Wilson v. Clark, 80 Ill. 2001Wilson v. Clark , 80 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
McCray v. Illinoisgreen2 sentences2022App. 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. | 1 | 5 |
People v. Quinterogreen2 sentences2015In 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. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Ofomagreen1 sentence2022App. 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. | 1 | 1 |
Franzoni v. Hart Schaffner & Marxgreen1 sentence2001App. 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. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Browngreen1 sentence2001App. 3d 394, 400 (2000) (failure to object specifically to a witness' credibility constituted forfeiture of the issue on appeal); People v. Brown , 275 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
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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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Mathis v. Burlington Northern, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences1985An 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. | 3 | 1985–1994 |
People v. Tipton
green
2 sentences2005The 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. | 2 | 2005–2005 |
City of Chicago v. Larson
green
2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Meyers
green
2 sentences2002App. 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. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Brannon
green
1 sentence1993App. 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
People v. Witherspoon
green
2 sentences1993App. 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Roviaro v. United States
green
1 sentence1992Ed. 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. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
The PEOPLE v. Lopez
green
2 sentences1988(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. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Cioffi v. United States
green
1 sentence1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Duncan v. Schneckloth
green
1 sentence1988(See People v. Lopez (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 237 , 139 N.E.2d 724 , cert. denied (1957), 353 U.S. 975 , 1 L. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
People v. Acevedo
green
1 sentence1980App. 3d 968 , 284 N.E.2d 488 (identity of vehicle is material element of offense).) The evidence amply satisfies this identity requirement. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Danielson v. Elgin Salvage and Supply Co.
neutral
1 sentence1980(Danielson v. Elgin Salvage & Supply Co. (1972), 4 Ill. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Enloe v. Kirkwood
neutral
1 sentence1980App. 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. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
The PEOPLE v. Nelson
green
2 sentences1978App.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. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
People v. Nelson
neutral
1 sentence1978App.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. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
People v. Binkley
green
1 sentence1978It 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. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| United States v. Robert M. Friedland green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| People v. Bertram neutral | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| The People v. Robinson green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Jones v. Superior Court green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
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.