22 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 6 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.
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United States v. Luckgreen2 sentences2017However, “[a] trial court does not exceed its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other instructions.” Id. at 942-43 , 838 N.E.2d at 203 . ¶ 42 There is no IPI instruction cautioning the jury about the credibility of a paid informant’s testimony. ¶ 43 In support of his argument, defendant refers to a trend among the federal courts favoring “informant instructions.” Citing United States v. Luck, 611 F.3d 183, 187 (4th Cir. 2010), defendant argues, “in cases involving uncorroborated 2017However, “[a] trial court does not exceed its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other instructions.” Id. at 942-43 , 838 N.E.2d at 203 . ¶ 42 There is no IPI instruction cautioning the jury about the credibility of a paid informant’s testimony. ¶ 43 In support of his argument, defendant refers to a trend among the federal courts favoring “informant instructions.” Citing United States v. Luck, 611 F.3d 183, 187 (4th Cir. 2010), defendant argues, “in cases involving uncorroborated | 2 | 2 |
United States v. William Claude Hillgreen2 sentences2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). 2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. George Humberto Bosch, Sr.green2 sentences2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). 2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Edsel Griffingreen2 sentences2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). 2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Joe Garcia, Guillermo Sandoval, and Mario Sandovalgreen2 sentences2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). 2017Id. at 188 ; see also United States v. Bosch, 914 F.2d 1239, 1247 (9th Cir. 1990); United States v. Hill, 627 F.2d 1052, 1054-55 (10th Cir. 1980); United States v. Garcia, 528 F.2d 580, 587-88 (5th Cir. 1976); United States v. Griffin, 382 F.2d 823, 828 (6th Cir. 1967) (each holding an informant instruction is mandatory when an informant’s testimony is uncorroborated by other evidence). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Tsombanidisgreen2 sentences2005Tsombanidis , 235 Ill. 2005Tsombanidis, 235 Ill. | 1 | 4 |
People v. Nutallgreen2 sentences2022“Refusal to give a non-IPI instruction does not constitute an abuse of discretion however, if there is an applicable IPI instruction and/or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other given instructions.” People v. Nutall, 312 Ill. 2012Id. | 1 | 3 |
People v. Simmsgreen1 sentence2026Conversely, a trial court does not abuse its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other given instructions.” People v. Simms, 192 Ill. 2d 348, 412-13 (2000). ¶ 15 Here, in drafting the instructions for DWLR, the committee chose not to define the word “highway,” evidently concluding that reasonable jurors would understand its meaning and be able to apply it in the vast majority of cases without an instruction. | 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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People v. Gilliam
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2 sentences2025Thus, “a trial court does not abuse its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other given instructions.” Id. ¶ 40 Here, the trial court instructed on IPI No. 5.03, which informed the jury that “A person is legally responsible for the conduct of another person when, either before or during the commission of an offense, and with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of an offense, he knowingly solicits, aids, abets, agrees to aid, or attempts to aid the other person in th 2025“Conversely, a trial court does not abuse its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other given instructions.” Id. | 4 | 2000–2025 |
People v. Thomas
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2 sentences2000Thomas, 175 Ill. 1991Conversely, refusal to give a non-IPI instruction does not constitute an abuse of discretion if there is an applicable IPI instruction and/or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other given instructions.” (Emphasis in original.) People v. Thomas (1988), 175 Ill. | 4 | 1991–2000 |
People v. Rebecca
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2 sentences2024“Refusal to give a non-IPI instruction does not constitute an abuse of discretion if there is an applicable IPI instruction and/or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by the instruction given.” Id. ¶ 26 At the close of trial, the court held a jury instruction conference with the parties. 2012“Refusal to give a non-IPI instruction does not -4- constitute an abuse of discretion if there is an applicable IPI instruction and/or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by the instruction given.” Id. ¶ 11 Here, defendant argues that his non-IPI instruction should have been given to the jury because the applicable IPI instructions do not accurately state the law. | 2 | 2012–2024 |
People v. Buck
green
2 sentences2017However, “[a] trial court does not exceed its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other instructions.” Id. at 942-43 , 838 N.E.2d at 203 . ¶ 42 There is no IPI instruction cautioning the jury about the credibility of a paid informant’s testimony. ¶ 43 In support of his argument, defendant refers to a trend among the federal courts favoring “informant instructions.” Citing United States v. Luck, 611 F.3d 183, 187 (4th Cir. 2010), defendant argues, “in cases involving uncorroborated 2017However, “[a] trial court does not exceed its discretion by refusing to give a non-IPI instruction if there is an applicable IPI instruction or the essence of the refused instruction is covered by other instructions.” Id. at 942-43 , 838 N.E.2d at 203 . ¶ 42 There is no IPI instruction cautioning the jury about the credibility of a paid informant’s testimony. ¶ 43 In support of his argument, defendant refers to a trend among the federal courts favoring “informant instructions.” Citing United States v. Luck, 611 F.3d 183, 187 (4th Cir. 2010), defendant argues, “in cases involving uncorroborated | 2 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Max
green
1 sentence2025However, “when the issue is whether the applicable law was correctly conveyed by the instructions to the jury, the appropriate standard of review on appeal is de novo.” People v - 17 - Max, 2012 IL App (3d) 110385, ¶ 52 . ¶ 54 The elements of the offense of resisting a peace officer as set forth in section 31-1(a) of the Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/31-1(a) (West 2022)) are reflected in IPI Criminal No. 22.14, which was given to the jury. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Hoffman
green
1 sentence2021Id. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Crutcher
green
1 sentence1988People v. Crutcher (1979), 72 Ill. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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.