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hot pursuit doctrine in Illinois

23 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2026 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Weargreen
ill · 2008 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2019
2 sentences

2019People v. Eichelberger , 91 Ill. 2d 359 , 369, 63 Ill.Dec. 402 , 438 N.E.2d 140 (1982) ; see also Wear , 229 Ill. 2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. 359 , 893 N.E.2d 631 (noting an officer's warrantless nonconsensual entry into the defendant's residence was excused under doctrine of hot pursuit, where at the very least the officer had probable cause to arrest at the threshold of the defendant's home).

2019People v. Eichelberger , 91 Ill. 2d 359 , 369, 63 Ill.Dec. 402 , 438 N.E.2d 140 (1982) ; see also Wear , 229 Ill. 2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. 359 , 893 N.E.2d 631 (noting an officer's warrantless nonconsensual entry into the defendant's residence was excused under doctrine of hot pursuit, where at the very least the officer had probable cause to arrest at the threshold of the defendant's home).

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People v. Eichelbergergreen
ill · 1982 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019People v. Eichelberger , 91 Ill. 2d 359 , 369, 63 Ill.Dec. 402 , 438 N.E.2d 140 (1982) ; see also Wear , 229 Ill. 2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. 359 , 893 N.E.2d 631 (noting an officer's warrantless nonconsensual entry into the defendant's residence was excused under doctrine of hot pursuit, where at the very least the officer had probable cause to arrest at the threshold of the defendant's home).

2019People v. Eichelberger , 91 Ill. 2d 359 , 369, 63 Ill.Dec. 402 , 438 N.E.2d 140 (1982) ; see also Wear , 229 Ill. 2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. 359 , 893 N.E.2d 631 (noting an officer's warrantless nonconsensual entry into the defendant's residence was excused under doctrine of hot pursuit, where at the very least the officer had probable cause to arrest at the threshold of the defendant's home).

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United States v. Santanagreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026Quite simply, “a suspect may not defeat an arrest which has been set in motion in a public place *** by the expedient of escaping to a private place.” United States v. Santana, 427 U.S. 38, 43 (1976). ¶ 59 The applicability of the hot-pursuit doctrine to this case is unclear to us.

2021Second, the facts strain the hot pursuit doctrine, as contemplated by United States v. Santana, 427 U.S. 38 (1976), to its maximum.

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People v. Davisgreen
illappct · 2010 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Pursuant to this doctrine, “police also may enter a private residence without a warrant to effectuate the arrest of a fleeing suspect of whom the police are in ‘hot pursuit.’ ” People v. Davis, 398 Ill.

11
Payton v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008In the case at bar, the majority determines that the circumstances in this case constitute "hot pursuit" and then concludes that the exigent-circumstances requirement for an officer's warrantless, nonconsensual entry into private premises ( Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 583-90 , 100 S.Ct. 1371, 1378-82 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639, 649-53 (1980)) was satisfied. 229 Ill.2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. at 374 , 893 N.E.2d at 646 ("[Dawdy's] warrantless, nonconsensual entry into Foiles' residence was excused under the doctrine of hot pursuit").

2008In the case at bar, the majority determines that the circumstances in this case constitute "hot pursuit" and then concludes that the exigent-circumstances requirement for an officer's warrantless, nonconsensual entry into private premises ( Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 583-90 , 100 S.Ct. 1371, 1378-82 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639, 649-53 (1980)) was satisfied. 229 Ill.2d at 571 , 323 Ill.Dec. at 374 , 893 N.E.2d at 646 ("[Dawdy's] warrantless, nonconsensual entry into Foiles' residence was excused under the doctrine of hot pursuit").

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People v. Yatesgreen
ill · 1983 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985These factors are: 551, 553, 432 N.E.2d 1200 ; see also People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 .) “(1) [T]he time period between the commission of the crime and the arrest creates a need for prompt action or falls within the ‘spirit’ of the hot pursuit exception; (2) there was a deliberate or unjustified delay by the police during which time a warrant could have been obtained; (3) the suspect was armed or exhibited some sign of a violent character; (4) the officers were acting on a ‘clear showing’ of probable cause; (5) defendant was clearly identified as the offender; (

1985These factors are: 551, 553, 432 N.E.2d 1200 ; see also People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 .) “(1) [T]he time period between the commission of the crime and the arrest creates a need for prompt action or falls within the ‘spirit’ of the hot pursuit exception; (2) there was a deliberate or unjustified delay by the police during which time a warrant could have been obtained; (3) the suspect was armed or exhibited some sign of a violent character; (4) the officers were acting on a ‘clear showing’ of probable cause; (5) defendant was clearly identified as the offender; (

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Abney green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1997In People v. Abney, 81 Ill.2d 159, 169-71 , 41 Ill.Dec. 45 , 407 N.E.2d 543 (1980), our supreme court noted some exigent circumstances that may excuse the failure to obtain a warrant: (1) the recentness of the offense and the need for prompt action, such as under the hot-pursuit doctrine; (2) the absence of deliberate or unjustified delay by officers during which a warrant could have been obtained; or (3) an armed suspect who had exhibited signs of violence.

1997In People v. Abney, 81 Ill. 2d 159 , 169-71 (1980), our supreme court noted some exigent circumstances that may excuse the failure to obtain a warrant: (1) the recentness of the offense and the need for prompt action, such as under the hot-pursuit doctrine; (2) the absence of deliberate or unjustified delay by officers during which a warrant could have been obtained; or (3) an armed suspect who had exhibited signs of violence.

51981–1997
United States v. Watson green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

2010Under the hot-pursuit doctrine, “a suspect may not defeat an arrest which has been set in motion in a public place, and is therefore proper under [United States v. Watson, 423 U.S. 411 , 46 L.

2010Under the hot-pursuit doctrine, “a suspect may not defeat an arrest which has been set in motion in a public place, and is therefore proper under [United States v. Watson, 423 U.S. 411 , 46 L.

22010–2010
People v. Lagle green
illappct · 1990
2 sentences

2007App. 3d at 955 , 558 N.E.2d at 519 , in which the Fifth District disagreed with the State’s contention "that 'hot pursuit' [was] an exception to the warrant requirement separate and distinct from the exigent[-]circumstances exception." The Fifth District stated: "The cases do not discuss a separate hot pursuit exception to the warrant requirement, but discuss it within the context of discussing exigent circumstances.

2007App. 3d at 955 , 558 N.E.2d at 519 , in which the Fifth District disagreed with the State’s contention “that ‘hot pursuit’ [was] an exception to the warrant requirement separate and distinct from the exigent[-] circumstances exception.” The Fifth District stated: “The cases do not discuss a separate hot pursuit exception to the warrant requirement, but discuss it within the context of discussing exigent circumstances.

22007–2007
People v. Winters green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

2005Citing People v. Winters, 97 Ill. 2d 151 , 454 N.E.2d 299 (1983), the court concluded that no search warrant was needed to arrest defendant because the arrest was based upon the hot pursuit exception.

2005Citing People v. Winters, 97 Ill. 2d 151 , 454 N.E.2d 299 (1983), the court concluded that no search warrant was needed to arrest defendant because the arrest was based upon the hot pursuit exception.

22005–2005
People v. Tillman green
illappct · 2005
1 sentence

2026Id. at 198 .

12026–2026
California v. Ciraolo green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2021Thus, under certain circumstances, a private area within the curtilage of the home may be deemed “public” for purposes of the hot pursuit doctrine, as we saw in Santana. ¶ 24 In this case, defendant’s backyard, albeit fenced-in, did not “preclude [the] officer’s observations from a public vantage point where [they had] a right to be and which render[ed] the activities clearly visible.” See Ciraolo, 476 U.S. at 213 .

12021–2021
People v. Abney green
ill · 1980
1 sentence

1997In People v. Abney, 81 Ill.2d 159, 169-71 , 41 Ill.Dec. 45 , 407 N.E.2d 543 (1980), our supreme court noted some exigent circumstances that may excuse the failure to obtain a warrant: (1) the recentness of the offense and the need for prompt action, such as under the hot-pursuit doctrine; (2) the absence of deliberate or unjustified delay by officers during which a warrant could have been obtained; or (3) an armed suspect who had exhibited signs of violence.

11997–1997
People v. Grant neutral
illappct · 1982
1 sentence

1985These factors are: 551, 553, 432 N.E.2d 1200 ; see also People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 .) “(1) [T]he time period between the commission of the crime and the arrest creates a need for prompt action or falls within the ‘spirit’ of the hot pursuit exception; (2) there was a deliberate or unjustified delay by the police during which time a warrant could have been obtained; (3) the suspect was armed or exhibited some sign of a violent character; (4) the officers were acting on a ‘clear showing’ of probable cause; (5) defendant was clearly identified as the offender; (

11985–1985
People v. Hart green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1981(People v. Hart (1980), 88 Ill.

11981–1981
Taylor v. City of Berwyn neutral
illappct · 1938
2 sentences

1974(Kindred v. Stitt (1869), 51 Ill. 401 ; Taylor v. City of Berwyn (1938), 297 Ill.App. 417 , 17 N.E.2d 1007 .) The hot-pursuit doctrine is also applicable to a police officer of another State entering the territorial boundaries of this State.

1974(Kindred v. Stitt (1869), 51 Ill. 401 ; Taylor v. City of Berwyn (1938), 297 Ill.App. 417 , 17 N.E.2d 1007 .) The hot-pursuit doctrine is also applicable to a police officer of another State entering the territorial boundaries of this State.

11974–1974
Kindred v. Stitt green
ill · 1869
2 sentences

1974(Kindred v. Stitt (1869), 51 Ill. 401 ; Taylor v. City of Berwyn (1938), 297 Ill.App. 417 , 17 N.E.2d 1007 .) The hot-pursuit doctrine is also applicable to a police officer of another State entering the territorial boundaries of this State.

1974(Kindred v. Stitt (1869), 51 Ill. 401 ; Taylor v. City of Berwyn (1938), 297 Ill.App. 417 , 17 N.E.2d 1007 .) The hot-pursuit doctrine is also applicable to a police officer of another State entering the territorial boundaries of this State.

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 (4) IL § 430 ILCS 65/0.01 (3) IL § 430 ILCS 65/2 (3) IL § 430 ILCS 65/3 (3) IL § 430 ILCS 66/1 (3) IL § 430 ILCS 66/10 (3) IL § 430 ILCS 66/65 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/19-4 (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 23 (1974–2026) OH 16 (1995–2022) WI 10 (2002–2022) TX 10 (1973–2015) NJ 6 (1988–2022) CA 4 (1988–2026) AZ 4 (2004–2018) FL 4 (1983–2017) VA 4 (1992–2018) KS 4 (2005–2016) NY 3 (2012–2017) MA 3 (2015–2018) WV 3 (1987–2023) WY 3 (2021–2023) UT 3 (1991–1994) MT 2 (2001–2022) ND 2 (2018–2018) AK 2 (1979–2005) SC 2 (2020–2020) MI 2 (2014–2019)

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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