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testimonial analysis in Illinois

23 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2023 4 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. Stechlygreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2011
2 sentences

2011See Stechly, 225 Ill.2d at 292 , 312 Ill.Dec. 268 , 870 N.E.2d 333 (the appropriate question in a testimonial analysis is "whether the objective circumstances indicate that a reasonable person in the declarant's position would have anticipated that his statement likely would be used in prosecution").

2011See Stechly, 225 Ill.2d at 292 , 312 Ill.Dec. 268 , 870 N.E.2d 333 (the appropriate question in a testimonial analysis is "whether the objective circumstances indicate that a reasonable person in the declarant's position would have anticipated that his statement likely would be used in prosecution").

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Pierson v. United Statesgreen
ded · 1977 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997As one court has said in addressing this same argument as it pertained to exemption 5 of the federal Act: "This argument stands the law on its head. [Citation.] It transforms the exemption of the [Freedom of Information] Act into a testimonial privilege.” Pierson v. United States, 428 F. Supp. 384, 394 (D.

1997As one court has said in addressing this same argument as it pertained to exemption 5 of the federal Act: "This argument stands the law on its head. [Citation.] It transforms the exemption of the [Freedom of Information] Act into a testimonial privilege." Pierson v. United States , 428 F. Supp. 384, 394 (D.

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United States v. Hubbellgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Hubbell, 530 U.S. at 37 .

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Turner v. Blackgreen
ill · 1960 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(See, e.g., Turner v. Black (1960), 19 Ill. 2d 296, 309 (attorney-client privilege is waived by client when he testifies about privileged matter).) Respondent argues that he may therefore obtain any and all information Owen gave to the Board.

1985(See, e.g., Turner v. Black (1960), 19 Ill.2d 296, 309 (attorney-client privilege is waived by client when he testifies about privileged matter).) Respondent argues that he may therefore obtain any and all information Owen gave to the Board.

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Estate of Bailey green
illappct · 1981
2 sentences

2021Once the appointment is made, any party wrongfully omitted from the selection must shoulder the onerous burden of proving heirship without the benefit of his own testimony.” In re Estate of Bailey, 97 Ill.

2021Once the appointment is made, any party wrongfully omitted from the selection must shoulder the onerous burden of proving heirship without the benefit of his own testimony.” In re Estate of Bailey, 97 Ill.

22021–2021
United States v. Sean Lamont Cromer green
ca6 · 2004
2 sentences

2007According to Cromer, the “proper inquiry” in a testimonial analysis “is whether the declarant intends to bear testimony against the accused.” Cromer, 389 F.3d at 675 .

2007According to Cromer , the "proper inquiry" in a testimonial analysis "is whether the declarant intends to bear testimony against the accused." Cromer, 389 F.3d at 675 .

22007–2007
In Re Marriage of Mitchell green
illappct · 1981
2 sentences

2003Under such circumstances[,] it could only be altered upon a showing made in accordance with the terms of section 610 of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act." Mitchell, 103 Ill.App.3d at 246 , 58 Ill.Dec. 684 , 430 N.E.2d at 719 .

2003Under such circumstances [,] it could only be altered upon a showing made in accordance with the terms of section 610 of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.” Mitchell, 103 Ill.

22003–2003
People v. Crawford Distributing Co. green
ill · 1979
2 sentences

1988One is where a prosecutor “makes a conscious and flagrant attempt to build its case out of inferences arising from use of the testimonial privilege,” and the second is where “ ‘a witness’ refusal to answer adds critical weight to the prosecution’s case in a form not subject to cross-examination.’ ” (Crawford, 78 Ill. 2d at 75 , quoting Namet, 373 U.S. at 186-87 , 10 L.

1980There are two situations where it is reversible error for a prosecutor to force a witness to assert the privilege before a jury: (1) when the State makes a “ ‘conscious and flagrant attempt to build its case out of inferences arising from use of the testimonial privilege,’ ” or (2) where “ ‘a witness’ refusal to answer add[ed] critical weight to the prosecution’s case in a form not subject to cross-examination’.” People v. Crawford Distributing Co. (1979), 78 Ill. 2d 70 , 397 N.E.2d 1362, 1365 .

21980–1988
People v. Brand green
ill · 2021
1 sentence

2023People v. Brand, 2021 IL 125945, ¶ 31 .

12023–2023
Laurent v. Brelji green
illappct · 1979
1 sentence

2016Thus, the legislature acknowledged the countervailing societal needs which demand disclosure in certain instances by creating exceptions to the no-disclosure mandate." Id. ¶ 55 The Laurent court held that on the record before them the conduct at issue related directly to incidents which occurred during L.S.'s hospitalization at the Chester Mental Health Center and that L.S. had introduced an aspect of the services he received there during treatment for his mental condition.

12016–2016
People v. Sutton green
ill · 2009
1 sentence

2009As noted by the majority, the Stechly plurality concluded that the objective intent of the questioner is determinative when the statement is produced by law enforcement questioning. 233 Ill.2d at *72 111, 330 Ill.Dec. at 212 , 908 N.E.2d at 64 , citing Stechly, 225 Ill.2d at 284-85 , 312 Ill.Dec. 268 , 870 N.E.2d 333 .

12009–2009
People v. Colon green
ill · 2007
2 sentences

2009People v. Colon, 225 Ill.2d 125, 157-58 , 310 Ill.Dec. 396 , 866 N.E.2d 207 (2007). [3] The State argues in its brief that Stechly did not resolve the question of whose perspective governs the testimonial analysis.

2009People v. Colon, 225 Ill.2d 125, 157-58 , 310 Ill.Dec. 396 , 866 N.E.2d 207 (2007). [3] The State argues in its brief that Stechly did not resolve the question of whose perspective governs the testimonial analysis.

12009–2009
People v. Redd green
ill · 1990
1 sentence

1993(See Redd, 135 Ill. 2d at 304-05 .) Therefore here, given Sullivan’s expressed intent to challenge his guilty plea and renege on the plea agreement, and the State’s expressed intent, in the absence of the plea agreement, to prosecute Sullivan for King’s murder and use any statements he made at defendant’s trial against him in that proceeding, it was not an abuse of the trial court’s discretion to find that a real danger of incrimination existed which allowed Sullivan to assert a testimonial privilege.

11993–1993
Branzburg v. Hayes green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1993This we decline to do.’ Branzburg, 408 U.S. at 690 , 92 S. Ct. at 2661 .

1993Ed. 2d 626, 644 , 92 S. Ct. 2646, 2661 , the Illinois legislature has enacted the reporter’s privilege “to grant newsmen a testimonial privilege that other citizens do not enjoy.” However, that privilege is not without its limits; it applies only to circumstances in which someone seeks to compel a reporter to disclose the source of any information obtained by the reporter.

11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Kondos green
illappct · 1982
2 sentences

1990App. 3d 615, 618 , 440 N.E.2d 1046 .) In Kondos, the court held that an order entered after a full testimonial hearing on all aspects of custody was a final order despite the trial court’s characterization of the order as temporary.

1990App.3d 615, 618 , 440 N.E.2d 1046 .) In Kondos, the court held that an order entered after a full testimonial hearing on all aspects of custody *797 was a final order despite the trial court's characterization of the order as temporary.

11990–1990
In re Marriage of Leopando green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

1990Kenneth’s main argument is that because the order was not final for purposes of appeal (see In re Marriage of Leopando (1983), 96 Ill. 2d 114 , 449 N.E.2d 137 ), it was merely a temporary custody decision governed by the standards of sections 602 and 603 of the Act.

1990Kenneth’s main argument is that because the order was not final for purposes of appeal (see In re Marriage of Leopando (1983), 96 Ill. 2d 114 , 449 N.E.2d 137 ), it was merely a temporary custody decision governed by the standards of sections 602 and 603 of the Act.

11990–1990
Namet v. United States green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1988One is where a prosecutor “makes a conscious and flagrant attempt to build its case out of inferences arising from use of the testimonial privilege,” and the second is where “ ‘a witness’ refusal to answer adds critical weight to the prosecution’s case in a form not subject to cross-examination.’ ” (Crawford, 78 Ill. 2d at 75 , quoting Namet, 373 U.S. at 186-87 , 10 L.

1988One is where a prosecutor “makes a conscious and flagrant attempt to build its case out of inferences arising from use of the testimonial privilege,” and the second is where “ ‘a witness’ refusal to answer adds critical weight to the prosecution’s case in a form not subject to cross-examination.’ ” (Crawford, 78 Ill. 2d at 75 , quoting Namet, 373 U.S. at 186-87 , 10 L.

11988–1988
Novak v. Rathnam neutral
illappct · 1983
1 sentence

1985The court then held that even though confidential information had previously been disclosed at the Florida trial, the defendants continued to have the right to assert the privilege as to that information on behalf of Endicott. 119 Ill.

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (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

OH 69 (1981–2026) NJ 51 (1964–2026) NY 46 (1955–2023) CA 38 (1959–2024) WA 37 (1967–2024) MI 31 (1960–2025) ME 24 (1973–2021) IL 23 (1980–2023) MD 21 (1983–2022) MA 21 (1972–2025) TX 20 (1968–2023) CT 16 (1974–2022) MN 15 (1968–2026) PA 15 (1980–2026) GA 14 (1978–2013) AL 14 (1903–2011) FL 13 (1908–2023) AZ 12 (1968–2019) MO 11 (1979–2024) CO 8 (1980–2021) IN 8 (1991–2015) NM 8 (1973–2022) WI 8 (1976–2008) NC 8 (1975–2022) RI 8 (1984–2019) TN 7 (2000–2010) ID 7 (1977–2026) VT 6 (1989–2016) AR 6 (1982–2021) OR 6 (1975–2024) DC 6 (1972–2014) WY 5 (1981–2019) SD 4 (1986–2025) SC 4 (1996–2014) KY 4 (1984–2019) NH 4 (1975–2005) OK 4 (1987–1991) LA 4 (1996–2025) NE 3 (1995–2021) AK 2 (1991–2018) KS 2 (1982–2017)

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