124 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2026 11 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. Yatesgreen2 sentences2003"The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based upon the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the warrantless entry." People v. Wimbley, 314 Ill.App.3d 18, 26 , 246 Ill.Dec. 762 , 731 N.E.2d 290 (2000), citing People v. Yates, 98 Ill.2d 502, 515 , 75 Ill.Dec. 188 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 (1983). 2003"The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based upon the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the warrantless entry." People v. Wimbley, 314 Ill.App.3d 18, 26 , 246 Ill.Dec. 762 , 731 N.E.2d 290 (2000), citing People v. Yates, 98 Ill.2d 502, 515 , 75 Ill.Dec. 188 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 (1983). | 4 | 13 |
People v. Abneygreen2 sentences2006See Abney, 81 Ill. 2d 159 , 173, 407 N.E.2d 543 (1980) (“The guiding principle is reasonableness under constitutional provisions governing searches and seizures”). 2006See Abney, 81 Ill. 2d 159 , 173, 407 N.E.2d 543 (1980) (“The guiding principle is reasonableness under constitutional provisions governing searches and seizures”). | 3 | 14 |
People v. Sienkiewiczgreen2 sentences2025People v. Sienkiewicz, 208 Ill. 2d 1, 7-8 (2003). 2023Although “the King doctrine [is] the guiding principle” on what constitutes an act, our supreme court has “acknowledge[d] the utility of the six-factor test [of Baity] in many instances.” People v. Sienkiewicz, 208 Ill. 2d 1, 8 (2003). ¶ 17 A. Single Act or Multiple Acts ¶ 18 Based on the principles of the one-act, one-crime doctrine, defendant argues that his convictions for creation of child pornography (count I) and possession of child pornography (count -7- No. 1-21-1078 IV) arose out of the same physical act of using his cell phone to record an instance of sexual conduct with E.K. in her | 2 | 4 |
In Re Austin W.green2 sentences2006"In all cases, it is the health, safety and 20 1-06-1356 interests of the minor which remains the guiding principle when issuing an order of disposition regarding the custody and guardianship of a minor ward." In re Austin W., 214 Ill. 2d at 46 ; see also In re Ashley K., 212 Ill. 2006“In all cases, it is the health, safety and interests of the minor which remains the guiding principle when issuing an order of disposition regarding the custody and guardianship of a minor ward.” In re Austin W., 214 Ill. 2d at 46 ; see also In re Ashley K., 212 Ill. | 2 | 4 |
People v. Freegreen2 sentences1986“The guiding principle is reasonableness in fourth amendment searches and seizures. [Citation.] In determining whether law-enforcement officials acted reasonably in a given case, courts should judge the circumstances as known to the officials at the time they acted. [Citation.] (People v. Free (1983), 94 Ill. 2d 378, 395 , 447 N.E.2d 218 .) We find that under the circumstances presented, the police had reason to believe that there may had been more weapons in the house. 1986“The guiding principle is reasonableness in fourth amendment searches and seizures. [Citation.] In determining whether law-enforcement officials acted reasonably in a given case, courts should judge the circumstances as known to the officials at the time they acted. [Citation.] (People v. Free (1983), 94 Ill. 2d 378, 395 , 447 N.E.2d 218 .) We find that under the circumstances presented, the police had reason to believe that there may had been more weapons in the house. | 2 | 3 |
People v. Alcozergreen2 sentences2020People v. Alcozer, 241 Ill. 2d 248, 254 (2011). ¶ 23 On October 18, 2017, the circuit court, in open court before a court reporter, reviewed the petition, found it frivolous and without merit, and dismissed it. 2016People v. Alcozer, 241 Ill. 2d 248, 254 (2011). | 2 | 2 |
Brigham City v. Stuartgreen2 sentences2008The guiding principle in such cases is reasonableness, and each case must be decided on its own facts); see also Brigham City v. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 , 164 L. 2008The guiding principle in such cases is reasonableness, and each case must be decided on its own facts); see also Brigham City v. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 , 164 L. | 2 | 2 |
In Interest of Ashley K.green2 sentences2006"In all cases, it is the health, safety and 20 1-06-1356 interests of the minor which remains the guiding principle when issuing an order of disposition regarding the custody and guardianship of a minor ward." In re Austin W., 214 Ill. 2d at 46 ; see also In re Ashley K., 212 Ill. 2006“In all cases, it is the health, safety and interests of the minor which remains the guiding principle when issuing an order of disposition regarding the custody and guardianship of a minor ward.” In re Austin W., 214 Ill. 2d at 46 ; see also In re Ashley K., 212 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
The People v. Jacksongreen2 sentences2006According to Ballard, “[wjhether there was or was not unnecessary delay must be determined from all the facts and circumstances of each case.” Ballard, 206 Ill. 2d at 177 , citing People v. Jackson, 23 Ill. 2d 274, 278 (1961). 2006According to Ballard, A[w]hether there was or was not unnecessary delay must be determined from all the facts and circumstances of each case.@ Ballard, 206 Ill. 2d at 177 , citing People v. Jackson, 23 Ill. 2d 274, 278 (1961). | 2 | 2 |
Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Centergreen2 sentences2024“The guiding principle is to prevent dismissal when it would be unfair, unjust, and 10 Nos. 1-23-0995, 1-23-1925 (cons.) inequitable.” Id. (citing Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, 275 Ill. 1997The guiding principle in a motion to vacate "is that the petition invokes the equitable powers of the court to prevent enforcement of a judgment or dismissal of an action when it would be unfair, unjust, or inequitable.” Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, 275 Ill. | 1 | 5 |
People v. Wimbleygreen2 sentences2003"The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based upon the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the warrantless entry." People v. Wimbley, 314 Ill.App.3d 18, 26 , 246 Ill.Dec. 762 , 731 N.E.2d 290 (2000), citing People v. Yates, 98 Ill.2d 502, 515 , 75 Ill.Dec. 188 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 (1983). 2003"The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based upon the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the warrantless entry." People v. Wimbley, 314 Ill.App.3d 18, 26 , 246 Ill.Dec. 762 , 731 N.E.2d 290 (2000), citing People v. Yates, 98 Ill.2d 502, 515 , 75 Ill.Dec. 188 , 456 N.E.2d 1369 (1983). | 1 | 5 |
Lynch Special Services v. Industrial Commissiongreen2 sentences1993App. 3d 76, 78 , 544 N.E.2d 1159, 1160-61 .) Concerning lunch or dinner breaks, this court has stated that the guiding principle as to whether the injury is compensable is “whether ‘the employer, in all the circumstances, including duration, shortness of the off-premises distance, and limitations on off-premises activity during the intervals can be deemed to have retained authority over the employee ***.’” (Lynch Special Services v. Industrial Comm’n (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 81, 90 , 389 N.E.2d 1146, 1149 , quoting 1 A. Larson, Workmen’s Compensation §15.54 (1978).) It has also been stated that to t 1993App. 3d 76, 78 , 544 N.E.2d 1159, 1160-61 .) Concerning lunch or dinner breaks, this court has stated that the guiding principle as to whether the injury is compensable is “whether ‘the employer, in all the circumstances, including duration, shortness of the off-premises distance, and limitations on off-premises activity during the intervals can be deemed to have retained authority over the employee ***.’” (Lynch Special Services v. Industrial Comm’n (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 81, 90 , 389 N.E.2d 1146, 1149 , quoting 1 A. Larson, Workmen’s Compensation §15.54 (1978).) It has also been stated that to t | 1 | 3 |
People v. Eichelbergergreen2 sentences1996(People v. Eichelberger (1982), 91 Ill. 2d 359, 369 , 438 N.E.2d 140 .) The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based on the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the entry. 1996(People v. Eichelberger (1982), 91 Ill. 2d 359, 369 , 438 N.E.2d 140 .) The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case is evaluated based on the totality of the circumstances known to the officers at the time of the entry. | 1 | 3 |
Nye v. Nyegreen2 sentences1979In Nye v. Nye (1952), 411 Ill. 408, 416 , this court said that a divorce decree “is res judicata as to the facts which existed at the time it was entered” and that “[n] ew conditions must have arisen to warrant the court changing its prior custody determination. ” Moreover, the guiding principle in custody adjudications is the best interests of the child ( 411 Ill. 408, 415 ) and the change in conditions must adversely affect the best interests of the child ( 411 Ill. 408, 416 ). 1979In Nye v. Nye (1952), 411 Ill. 408, 416 , this court said that a divorce decree “is res judicata as to the facts which existed at the time it was entered” and that “[n] ew conditions must have arisen to warrant the court changing its prior custody determination. ” Moreover, the guiding principle in custody adjudications is the best interests of the child ( 411 Ill. 408, 415 ) and the change in conditions must adversely affect the best interests of the child ( 411 Ill. 408, 416 ). | 1 | 3 |
Mann v. Upjohn Co.green2 sentences2024“The guiding principle is to prevent dismissal when it would be unfair, unjust, and 10 Nos. 1-23-0995, 1-23-1925 (cons.) inequitable.” Id. (citing Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, 275 Ill. 2024“The guiding principle is to prevent dismissal when it would be unfair, unjust, and inequitable.” Mann v. Upjohn Co., 324 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Cobbgreen2 sentences2024People v. Cobb, 97 Ill. 2d 465, 484 (1983). 2021Cobb, 97 Ill. 2d at 484 . | 1 | 2 |
People v. Kegleygreen2 sentences2019In either case, the guiding principle is that "[i]f ample impeachment evidence is allowed, limitations placed on a defendant's cross-examination are harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." People v. Kegley , 227 Ill. 2019In either case, the guiding principle is that “[i]f ample impeachment evidence is allowed, limitations placed on a defendant’s cross-examination are harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” People v. Kegley, 227 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
Citizens Utility Board v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen2 sentences2011In other words, a rider is appropriate only if the utility cannot influence the cost [citation] and the expense is a pass-through item that does not change other expenses or increase income [citation].” Id. at 414 (citing Citizens Utility Board, 166 Ill. 2d at 138 ). ¶ 35 The court held its test reconciled the approval of diverse riders, including: “(1) a rider to recoup increases in the wholesale cost of natural gas, *** [citation]; (2) a rider to recoup expenses for government-mandated environmental remediation [citations]; and (3) a rider to recoup a franchise fee that a municipality charge 2011In other words, a rider is appropriate only if the utility cannot influence the cost [citation] and the expense is a pass-through item that does not change other expenses or increase income [citation].” Id. at 414 (citing Citizens Utility Board, 166 Ill. 2d at 138 ). ¶ 35 The court held its test reconciled the approval of diverse riders, including: “(1) a rider to recoup increases in the wholesale cost of natural gas, *** [citation]; (2) a rider to recoup expenses for government-mandated environmental remediation [citations]; and (3) a rider to recoup a franchise fee that a municipality charge | 1 | 2 |
Williams v. Springfield Marine Bankgreen2 sentences1998We adhere to the initial guiding principle that "[o]ne who signs his name to a will is not an attesting witness unless he signs with that intention and not for some other purpose." Williams v. Springfield Marine Bank, 131 Ill.App.3d 417, 421 , 86 Ill.Dec. 743 , 475 N.E.2d 1122 (1985). 1998We adhere to the initial guiding principle that "[o]ne who signs his name to a will is not an attesting witness unless he signs with that intention and not for some other purpose." Williams v. Springfield Marine Bank, 131 Ill.App.3d 417, 421 , 86 Ill.Dec. 743 , 475 N.E.2d 1122 (1985). | 1 | 2 |
| Harold B. Dorman v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Metzger v. DaRosagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Smith v. Airoom, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| City of Chicago v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Blue Bell, Inc. v. Farah Manufacturing Company, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Glenn v. City of Chicagogreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Hightowergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Harden v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| West v. Jonesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Santanagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. White
green
2 sentences1993(White, 117 Ill. 2d at 217 .) The guiding principle in each case is reasonableness. 1989In People v. White (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 194 , 512 N.E.2d 677 , the Illinois Supreme Court set forth the following guidelines with respect to exigent circumstances that obviate the necessity of an arrest warrant: “[Exigent] circumstances must ‘militate[ ] against delay and justiffy] the officers’ decision to proceed without a warrant.’ [Citation.] In addition, the police officers must act in a ‘reasonable fashion.’ [Citation.] The guiding principle is reasonableness, and each case must be decided on the basis of the facts presented [citation] and known to the officers at the time they acted. [Ci | 6 | 1989–1993 |
People v. RE SEARCH WARRANT WM. L. JOHNSON
green
2 sentences1976App. 3d 953 , 282 N.E.2d 462 ), and the guiding principle in determining probable cause is common sense (People v. Johnson (1967), 84 Ill. 1970Johnson, 84 Ill App2d 143, at 147, 228 NE 2d 457 , the court said, with reference to the question of probable cause necessary for the issuance of a search warrant, “Thus, the guiding principle in determining probable cause is common sense.” The Illinois courts have consistently found probable cause present for the issuance of search warrants where there was information from a reliable informant supported by police surveillance. | 5 | 1970–1976 |
People v. Foskey
green
2 sentences2018People v. Foskey , 136 Ill.2d 66 , 75, 143 Ill.Dec. 257 , 554 N.E.2d 192 (1990). ¶ 21 "In reviewing the propriety of a warrantless entry into a private residence under claimed exigent circumstances, the guiding principle is reasonableness * * *." Davis , 398 Ill.App. 3d at 948 , 338 Ill.Dec. 207 , 924 N.E.2d 67 . 2018People v. Foskey , 136 Ill.2d 66 , 75, 143 Ill.Dec. 257 , 554 N.E.2d 192 (1990). ¶ 21 "In reviewing the propriety of a warrantless entry into a private residence under claimed exigent circumstances, the guiding principle is reasonableness * * *." Davis , 398 Ill.App. 3d at 948 , 338 Ill.Dec. 207 , 924 N.E.2d 67 . | 4 | 2010–2024 |
Williams v. Illinois; Dixon v. Illinois; Yates v. Illinois
green
2 sentences1988(People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369, 1376 , cert. denied (1984), 466 U.S. 981 , 80 L. 1987(People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369, 1376 , cert. denied (1984), 466 U.S. 981 , 80 L. | 3 | 1986–1988 |
Cross v. General Motors Corp.
green
2 sentences1988(People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369, 1376 , cert. denied (1984), 466 U.S. 981 , 80 L. 1987(People v. Yates (1983), 98 Ill. 2d 502, 515 , 456 N.E.2d 1369, 1376 , cert. denied (1984), 466 U.S. 981 , 80 L. | 3 | 1986–1988 |
United States v. Chadwick
red
2 sentences1983The guiding principle is reasonableness in fourth amendment searches and seizures. ( United States v. Chadwick (1977), 433 U.S. 1, 9 , 53 L.Ed.2d 538, 547 , 97 S.Ct. 2476, 2482 .) In determining whether law-enforcement officials acted reasonably in a given case, courts should judge the circumstances as known to the officials at the time they acted. ( People v. Clay (1973), 55 Ill.2d 501, 504 .) It must be remembered "that a warrantless entry by criminal law enforcement officials may be legal when there is compelling need for official action and no time to secure a warrant." ( Michigan v. Tyler 1983The guiding principle is reasonableness in fourth amendment searches and seizures. ( United States v. Chadwick (1977), 433 U.S. 1, 9 , 53 L.Ed.2d 538, 547 , 97 S.Ct. 2476, 2482 .) In determining whether law-enforcement officials acted reasonably in a given case, courts should judge the circumstances as known to the officials at the time they acted. ( People v. Clay (1973), 55 Ill.2d 501, 504 .) It must be remembered "that a warrantless entry by criminal law enforcement officials may be legal when there is compelling need for official action and no time to secure a warrant." ( Michigan v. Tyler | 3 | 1980–1983 |
People v. Washington
green
2 sentences2015Instead, we think the best approach is to set aside the conflicting nuances and train our focus, not on the broad category of the instruction at issue in this case (a lesser-included-offense instruction), but on the nature of the specific factual issue that the instruction targets— specifically, defendant's mental state when he committed the acts against M.W. ¶ 88 This brings us back to Washington, 2012 IL 110283, ¶ 60 , 962 N.E.2d 902 , in which the supreme court noted that "[i]t is the jury's function to weigh the evidence, assess the credibility of the witnesses, resolve conflicts in the ev 2015Instead, we think the best approach is to set aside the conflicting nuances and train our focus, not on the broad category of the instruction at issue in this case (a lesser-included-offense instruction), but on the nature of the specific factual issue that the instruction targets–specifically, defendant’s mental state when he committed the acts against M.W. ¶ 88 This brings us back to Washington, 2012 IL 110283, ¶ 60 , 962 N.E.2d 902 , in which the supreme court noted that “[i]t is the jury’s function to weigh the evidence, assess the credibility of the witnesses, resolve conflicts in the evi | 2 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Washington
green
2 sentences2015Instead, we think the best approach is to set aside the conflicting nuances and train our focus, not on the broad category of the instruction at issue in this case (a lesser-included-offense instruction), but on the nature of the specific factual issue that the instruction targets— specifically, defendant's mental state when he committed the acts against M.W. ¶ 88 This brings us back to Washington, 2012 IL 110283, ¶ 60 , 962 N.E.2d 902 , in which the supreme court noted that "[i]t is the jury's function to weigh the evidence, assess the credibility of the witnesses, resolve conflicts in the ev 2015Instead, we think the best approach is to set aside the conflicting nuances and train our focus, not on the broad category of the instruction at issue in this case (a lesser-included-offense instruction), but on the nature of the specific factual issue that the instruction targets–specifically, defendant’s mental state when he committed the acts against M.W. ¶ 88 This brings us back to Washington, 2012 IL 110283, ¶ 60 , 962 N.E.2d 902 , in which the supreme court noted that “[i]t is the jury’s function to weigh the evidence, assess the credibility of the witnesses, resolve conflicts in the evi | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Violetta B. v. Stanciel
green
2 sentences2006App. 3d at 879 , quoting In re Violetta B., 210 Ill. 2006App. 3d at 879 , quoting In re Violetta B., 210 Ill. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
People v. Ballard
green
2 sentences2006Although Karim’s warrant used the word “instanter,” the guiding principle is, and should remain, that “[presentment to a judge need be performed only with such reasonable promptness as the circumstances permit.” Ballard, 206 Ill. 2d at 177 . 2006Although Karim=s warrant used the word "instanter", the guiding principle is, and should remain, that A[p]resentment to a judge need be performed only with such reasonable promptness as the circumstances permit.@ Ballard, 206 Ill. 2d at 177 . | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Jarrett v. Jarrett
green
2 sentences1984(Jarrett v. Jarrett (1979), 78 Ill. 2d 337, 345 ; In re Marriage of Thompson (1983), 96 Ill. 2d 67, 78 .) The criteria for resolving custody disputes can be found in section 610(b) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Ill. 1981The court in that case also confirmed the long-standing rule that “the guiding principle in custody adjudications is the best interests of the child,” and noted that the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act “command [s] that no change be made in custody unless the harm inherent in any change in custody is outweighed by the advantages to the child of the new environment” and “recognize [s] that continuity in the child’s environment is in itself important.” ( 78 Ill. 2d 337, 344 .) Sections 602 and 610 of the new act command the court “to consider only whether the child’s environmen | 2 | 1981–1984 |
| People v. Clay green | 2 | 1980–1983 |
| South Dakota v. Opperman green | 2 | 1980–1980 |
| Wicks v. Cuneo-Henneberry Co. green | 2 | 1968–1979 |
| Republic Steel Corp. v. Industrial Commission green | 2 | 1965–1976 |
| People v. Ranson green | 2 | 1975–1976 |
| Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. IlliNois Commerce Commission green | 2 | 1960–1973 |
| People v. Jones green | 1 | 2026–2026 |
| Bayer v. Panduit Corp. green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Fink v. Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| City of Springfield v. Industrial Commission green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Acuity Insurance Co. v. 950 West Huron Condominium Ass'n green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| People v. Davis green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Wisnasky-Bettorf v. Pierce green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| A. Finkl & Sons Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commission green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| City of Chicago v. Illinois Commerce Commission green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commission green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| S Industries, Inc. v. Stone Age Equipment, Inc. green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Stevenson v. Hawthorne Elementary School green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| People v. Greenleaf green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Gonzalez v. Thorek Hospital & Medical Center green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Yates v. Barnaby's of Northbrook green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Pronto Two Ltd. v. Tishman Speyer Monroe Venture green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Cuyler v. Sullivan green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Ealy v. Industrial Commission neutral | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Brown green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| In Re Marriage of Weinstein green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation v. Caterpillar Tractor Company green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Illinois v. White green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
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.