17 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2026 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
People v. Bennettgreen2 sentences2021“If a defendant presents ‘some evidence as to each of these elements,’ the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” - 15 - No. 1-19-2579 People v. Bennett, 2017 IL App (1st) 151619, ¶ 33 . 2020“If a defendant presents ‘some evidence as to each of these elements,’ the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” People v. Bennett, 2017 IL App (1st) 151619, ¶ 33 (quoting People v. Willis, 217 Ill. | 1 | 3 |
People v. Estesgreen2 sentences2018Id.; People v. Estes, 127 Ill. 2017Id. ; People v. Estes , 127 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Bardsleygreen1 sentence2025See People v. Bardsley, 2017 IL App (2d) 150209, ¶ 17 . | 1 | 1 |
People v. Willisgreen1 sentence2020“If a defendant presents ‘some evidence as to each of these elements,’ the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” People v. Bennett, 2017 IL App (1st) 151619, ¶ 33 (quoting People v. Willis, 217 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Kolichmangreen2 sentences2009People v. Kolichman, 218 Ill.App.3d 132, 144 , 161 Ill. 2009People v. Kolichman, 218 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Lee
green
2 sentences2026People v. Lee, 213 Ill. 2d 218 , 224- 25 (2004). 2020People v. Lee, 213 Ill. 2d 218 , (2004). ¶ 40 If a defendant presents “some evidence as to each of these elements,” the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | 3 | 2020–2026 |
People v. Carter
green
2 sentences1989People v. Carter (1988), 177 Ill. 1989People v. Carter (1988), 177 Ill. | 2 | 1989–1989 |
People v. Azizarab
green
1 sentence2025“We will not disturb the trial court’s determination absent a showing no rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. ¶ 29 In the present case, the trial court determined that defendant did not present evidence to raise the affirmative defense of necessity such that the burden did not shift to the State to disprove that defense. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Coleman
green
1 sentence2023The contention strips a defendant of the presumption of innocence and the need for the State to disprove a claim of self-defense. - 14 - 2023 IL App (2d) 220008 ¶ 46 The State also argues that video and screen shots taken by a camera from a nearby high school make it clear that defendant’s version of events leading up to the shooting of Durr is impossible. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Grabow
green
1 sentence2022People v. Grabow, 2022 IL App (2d) 210151, ¶ 22 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
People v. Kyles
green
2 sentences2017App. 3d 1019 , 47 Ill.Dec. 494 , 415 N.E.2d 499 (1980) ). ¶ 33 If a defendant presents "some evidence as to each of these elements," the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. 2017App. 3d 1019 , 47 Ill.Dec. 494 , 415 N.E.2d 499 (1980) ). ¶ 33 If a defendant presents "some evidence as to each of these elements," the burden shifts to the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Rodriguez
green
1 sentence2014Accordingly, the court stated that “a defendant charged with possession of a controlled substance must produce evidence that his possession was pursuant to a prescription, which then places the burden on the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. ¶ 26 Defendant in this case does not dispute that Xanax and Vicodin are controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Kathan
green
2 sentences2014Accordingly, the court stated that “a defendant -8- 2014 IL App (2d) 121335 charged with possession of a controlled substance must produce evidence that his possession was pursuant to a prescription, which then places the burden on the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. ¶ 26 Defendant in this case does not dispute that Xanax and Vicodin are controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. 2014Accordingly, the court stated that “a defendant -8- 2014 IL App (2d) 121335 charged with possession of a controlled substance must produce evidence that his possession was pursuant to a prescription, which then places the burden on the State to disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. ¶ 26 Defendant in this case does not dispute that Xanax and Vicodin are controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
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.