105 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1919–2026 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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People v. Enochgreen2 sentences2006Enoch, 122 Ill. 2d at 186 . 2006Enoch, 122 Ill. 2d at 186 . | 2 | 10 |
People v. Emrichgreen2 sentences2019People v. Emrich , 113 Ill. 2d 343 , 350, 101 Ill.Dec. 632 , 498 N.E.2d 1140 (1986). ¶ 25 It is undisputed that Officer Compton was not licensed to conduct the breath test on November 10, 2013. 20 Ill. 1989The court, citing its decision in Murphy, stated: “In the absence of a finding by the trial judge on the factual question of the accuracy of Rotterman’s test, this court simply has no basis for determining whether the results of that test are admissible.” (Emrich, 113 Ill. 2d at 352 .) The court instructed the trial court to review the record, or to conduct further evidentiary hearings if needed, to determine if the test was sufficiently accurate to permit the admission of the analysis. | 2 | 5 |
People v. Goodwingreen2 sentences2011See Goodwin, 207 Ill.App.3d at 288 , 152 Ill.Dec. 210 , 565 N.E.2d 743 . *1093 ¶ 14 Here, the trial court properly considered defendant's motion to strike the results of his breath test. 2011See Goodwin, 207 Ill.App.3d at 288 , 152 Ill.Dec. 210 , 565 N.E.2d 743 . *1093 ¶ 14 Here, the trial court properly considered defendant's motion to strike the results of his breath test. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Lambgreen2 sentences2008App. 3d 552, 559 (‘[T]he statute does not suggest that substantial compliance would be sufficient, and we cannot condone the failure to prepare and present a formal report which was intended to assist the trial court in making a disposition’).) The failure of the State to file a formal report which was prepared by the facility director or by a person directed to do so by the court results in an error which is neither harmless nor waived.” In re Lamb, 202 Ill. 2008The appellate court has held: "[I]n the context of section 3-810, * * * cursory testimony is not a substitute for a treatment plan incorporated in a formal report. ( In re Blume, (1990), 197 Ill.App.3d 552, 559 [ 144 Ill.Dec. 61 , 554 N.E.2d 1100 ] (`[T]he statute does not suggest that substantial compliance *256 would be sufficient, and we cannot condone the failure to prepare and present a formal report which was intended to assist the trial court in making a disposition').) The failure of the State to file a formal report which was prepared by the facility director or by a person directed t | 2 | 2 |
In Re Marriage of Wolffgreen2 sentences2008See In re Marriage of Wolff, 355 Ill. 2008See In re Marriage of Wolff, 355 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Burk v. Sage Products, Inc.green2 sentences1997For example, in Burk v. Sage Products, Inc. , 747 F. Supp. 285, 287 (E.D. 1997For example, in Burk v. Sage Products, Inc., 747 F. Supp. 285, 287 (E.D. | 2 | 2 |
Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Centergreen2 sentences1990See Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 507, 521 . 1990See Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center (1987), 117 Ill.2d 507, 521 , 111 Ill.Dec. 944 , 513 N.E.2d 387 . *386 The question of whether leave to amend a complaint should be granted when plaintiff has failed to comply with section 2-622 is committed to the sound discretion of the trial court. ( McCastle v. Sheinkop (1987), 121 Ill.2d 188, 194 , 117 Ill.Dec. 132 , 520 N.E.2d 293 .) In light of the fact that the trial court never ruled on plaintiff's motion for leave to amend his complaint, the majority has usurped the trial court's discretion by ruling that plaintiff should receive le | 2 | 2 |
People v. Clairmontgreen2 sentences2021See People v. Harris, 2014 IL App (2d) 120990, ¶ 22 (finding that logbook was improperly -6- No. 1-18-1548 admitted, and “without evidence of the accuracy of the Breathalyzer machine, the results of the Breathalyzer test were improperly relied on”); Clairmont, 2011 IL App (2d) 100924, ¶ 12 (“Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible.”). ¶ 22 Generally, “instrument logs certifying the accuracy of Breathalyzer machines are hearsay.” Harris, 2014 IL App (2d) 120990 , ¶ 21 (citing People v. Russell, 385 Ill. 2015“Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible.” Clairmont, 2011 IL App (2d) 100924, ¶ 12 , 961 N.E.2d 914 . ¶ 18 Section 1286.310(a) of Title 20 of the Illinois Administrative Code (20 Ill. | 1 | 4 |
People v. Orthgreen2 sentences2011People v. Orth, 124 Ill.2d 326, 340 , 125 Ill.Dec. 182 , 530 N.E.2d 210 (1988). [4] Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible. 2011People v. Orth, 124 Ill.2d 326, 340 , 125 Ill.Dec. 182 , 530 N.E.2d 210 (1988). [4] Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible. | 1 | 4 |
People v. Blumegreen2 sentences2008The appellate court has held: "[I]n the context of section 3-810, * * * cursory testimony is not a substitute for a treatment plan incorporated in a formal report. ( In re Blume, (1990), 197 Ill.App.3d 552, 559 [ 144 Ill.Dec. 61 , 554 N.E.2d 1100 ] (`[T]he statute does not suggest that substantial compliance *256 would be sufficient, and we cannot condone the failure to prepare and present a formal report which was intended to assist the trial court in making a disposition').) The failure of the State to file a formal report which was prepared by the facility director or by a person directed t 2008The appellate court has held: "[I]n the context of section 3-810, * * * cursory testimony is not a substitute for a treatment plan incorporated in a formal report. ( In re Blume, (1990), 197 Ill.App.3d 552, 559 [ 144 Ill.Dec. 61 , 554 N.E.2d 1100 ] (`[T]he statute does not suggest that substantial compliance *256 would be sufficient, and we cannot condone the failure to prepare and present a formal report which was intended to assist the trial court in making a disposition').) The failure of the State to file a formal report which was prepared by the facility director or by a person directed t | 1 | 2 |
| Schmidt v. Landfieldgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Russellgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Harrisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re ELgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Eidelgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Rozelagreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Normandgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Morrisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Hamiltongreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Wattsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Younggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Henry v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Mccastle v. Mitchell B. Sheinkop, M.D., Ltd.green | 1 | 1 |
| McCastle v. Sheinkopgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Schmerber v. California
green
2 sentences2008Moreover, defendant has not cited to any cases in which a court has applied Garrity or the analysis contained therein in order to suppress the results of a blood-alcohol test where, as here, consent to the test was not required and the results of that test constituted “real or physical evidence.” See Schmerber, 384 U.S. at 764-65 , 16 L. 2008Moreover, defendant has not cited to any cases in which a court has applied Garrity or the analysis contained therein in order to suppress the results of a blood-alcohol test where, as here, consent to the test was not required and the results of that test constituted “real or physical evidence.” See Schmerber, 384 U.S. at 764-65 , 16 L. | 4 | 1972–2008 |
The PEOPLE v. Flowers
green
2 sentences1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. 1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. | 3 | 1972–1977 |
People v. McKown
green
2 sentences2019“A properly trained police officer who performed the HGN field test in accordance with proper procedures may give expert testimony regarding the results of the test.” Id. ¶ 36 Although we found that the HGN test met the Frye standard, this court reversed because a proper foundation had not been laid for the police officer’s testimony regarding the test he administered. 2018"A properly trained police officer who performed the HGN field test in accordance with proper procedures may give expert testimony regarding the results of the test." Id. ¶ 36 Although we found that the HGN test met the Frye standard, this court reversed because a proper foundation had not been laid for the police officer's testimony regarding the test he administered. | 2 | 2018–2019 |
People v. Clairmont
neutral
2 sentences2015“Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible.” Clairmont, 2011 IL App (2d) 100924, ¶ 12 , 961 N.E.2d 914 . ¶ 18 Section 1286.310(a) of Title 20 of the Illinois Administrative Code (20 Ill. 2014"Failure to comply with section 11-501.2(a) and the regulations renders the results of the test unreliable and, thus, inadmissible." Clairmont, 2011 IL App (2d) 100924, ¶ 12 , 961 N.E.2d 914 . ¶ 18 Section 1286.310(a) of Title 20 of the Illinois Administrative Code (20 Ill. | 2 | 2014–2015 |
People v. Bynum
green
2 sentences2008Bynum, 257 Ill. 2008Bynum, 257 Ill.App.3d at 513-14 , 196 Ill.Dec. 179 , 629 N.E.2d at 732 . | 2 | 2008–2008 |
People v. Madison
green
2 sentences2008Defendant relies upon People v. Madison, 121 Ill. 2d 195 (1988), in support of this claim. 2008Defendant relies upon People v. Madison, 121 Ill. 2d 195 (1988), in support of this claim. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
People v. Moore
green
2 sentences2003The propositions above are the majority's paraphrases of the following remarks in Moore : (1) "These [summary license suspensions] * * * serve the salutary purpose of promptly removing impaired drivers from the road." Moore, 138 Ill.2d at 166 , 149 Ill.Dec. 278 , 561 N.E.2d 648 . (2) "To insure that the State has not violated any due process rights a motorist might have in retaining his or her driving privileges until convicted * * *, the legislature has also created a mechanism whereby the motorist may file a written petition to rescind the statutory *714 summary suspension of his or her lice 2003The propositions above are the majority's paraphrases of the following remarks in Moore : (1) "These [summary license suspensions] * * * serve the salutary purpose of promptly removing impaired drivers from the road." Moore, 138 Ill.2d at 166 , 149 Ill.Dec. 278 , 561 N.E.2d 648 . (2) "To insure that the State has not violated any due process rights a motorist might have in retaining his or her driving privileges until convicted * * *, the legislature has also created a mechanism whereby the motorist may file a written petition to rescind the statutory *714 summary suspension of his or her lice | 2 | 2003–2003 |
People v. Shum
green
2 sentences2003Shum, 207 Ill.2d at 67 , 278 Ill.Dec. 14 , 797 N.E.2d 609 . 2003Shum, 207 Ill. 2d at 67 . | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Haist v. Wu
green
2 sentences1999Haist v. Wu, 235 Ill. 1999Haist v. Wu , 235 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Wall v. Pecaro
green
2 sentences1998Plaintiff relies on Wall v. Pecaro , 204 Ill. 1998Plaintiff relies on Wall v. Pecaro, 204 Ill. | 2 | 1998–1998 |
Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill
green
2 sentences1998A hearing was conducted on June 21, 1994, pursuant to the decision in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill , 470 U.S. 532 , 84 L. 1998A hearing was conducted on June 21, 1994, pursuant to the decision in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill , 470 U.S. 532 , 84 L. | 2 | 1998–1998 |
People v. Melock
green
2 sentences1995In People v. Melock (1992), 149 Ill.2d 423 , 174 Ill.Dec. 857 , 599 N.E.2d 941 , the supreme court recognized a narrow exception to the broad prohibition against use of polygraph evidence where the defendant introduces evidence *235 concerning "the circumstances surrounding a polygraph examination when such evidence is offered on the issue of the reliability of a confession." ( Melock, 149 Ill.2d at 459 , 174 Ill.Dec. at 876 , 599 N.E.2d at 960 .) In Melock , the defendant sought to introduce evidence of his polygraph examination to show the circumstances of his confession and to shed doubt on 1995In People v. Melock (1992), 149 Ill.2d 423 , 174 Ill.Dec. 857 , 599 N.E.2d 941 , the supreme court recognized a narrow exception to the broad prohibition against use of polygraph evidence where the defendant introduces evidence *235 concerning "the circumstances surrounding a polygraph examination when such evidence is offered on the issue of the reliability of a confession." ( Melock, 149 Ill.2d at 459 , 174 Ill.Dec. at 876 , 599 N.E.2d at 960 .) In Melock , the defendant sought to introduce evidence of his polygraph examination to show the circumstances of his confession and to shed doubt on | 2 | 1994–1995 |
People v. Gard
green
2 sentences1995The court went on to point out that in Baynes it had held polygraph evidence inadmissible in a criminal trial despite the defendant's stipulation prior to the polygraph examination that the results of the test would be admissible, stating "stipulation cannot and does not render unreliable evidence reliable." ( Gard, 158 Ill.2d at 202 , 198 Ill.Dec. at 420 , 632 N.E.2d at 1031 .) We should think that both Gard and Baynes furnish a completely sufficient answer to the dissent's concern that defendant in the instant case invited the introduction of polygraph evidence. 1995The court went on to point out that in Baynes it had held polygraph evidence inadmissible in a criminal trial despite the defendant's stipulation prior to the polygraph examination that the results of the test would be admissible, stating "stipulation cannot and does not render unreliable evidence reliable." ( Gard, 158 Ill.2d at 202 , 198 Ill.Dec. at 420 , 632 N.E.2d at 1031 .) We should think that both Gard and Baynes furnish a completely sufficient answer to the dissent's concern that defendant in the instant case invited the introduction of polygraph evidence. | 2 | 1994–1995 |
The PEOPLE v. Nicholls
green
2 sentences1987As stated by our supreme court in People v. Nicholls (1970), 44 Ill. 2d 533, 539 , 256 N.E.2d 818 : “We have consistently held that the results of a polygraphic examination cannot properly be introduced as evidence either of guilt or innocence of an accused. [Citations.] If the results of such a test are inadmissible, then it necessarily follows that the mere fact that one was given is likewise inadmissible, for to admit such evidence would only tend to confuse and not enlighten.” (Emphasis added.) In People v. Eickhoff (1984), 129 Ill. 1987As stated by our supreme court in People v. Nicholls (1970), 44 Ill. 2d 533, 539 , 256 N.E.2d 818 : “We have consistently held that the results of a polygraphic examination cannot properly be introduced as evidence either of guilt or innocence of an accused. [Citations.] If the results of such a test are inadmissible, then it necessarily follows that the mere fact that one was given is likewise inadmissible, for to admit such evidence would only tend to confuse and not enlighten.” (Emphasis added.) In People v. Eickhoff (1984), 129 Ill. | 2 | 1972–1987 |
The PEOPLE v. Melquist
neutral
2 sentences1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. 1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. | 2 | 1972–1977 |
The People v. Bernette
green
2 sentences1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. 1977(People v. Bernett (1970), 45 Ill. 2d 227 , 258 N.E.2d 793, 801 ; People v. Flowers (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 406 , 152 N.E.2d 838, 843 ; People v. Melquist (1962), 26 Ill. 2d 22 , 185 N.E.2d 825, 829 .) Here, the court sustained the objection to the witness’s answer that he had taken a polygraph test, (there was no answer as to what the results of the test were) and the cotut instructed the jury to disregard the testimony. | 2 | 1972–1977 |
Seneca v. BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COM'RS
green
2 sentences1974In the case cited by appellee, Seneca v. Board of Fire & Police Comm’rs, 71 Ill.App.2d 219 , the results of the test given to the complaining witness were admitted. 1972App.2d 31 , 234 N.E.2d 339 .) In Coursey , the court recognized that the effective and efficient operation of a police department requires that allegations of police misconduct be thoroughly investigated and that the polygraph machine can be a useful investigative tool when the test is skillfully prepared and is administered and interpreted by a qualified person. 5 The appellant in this appeal cites as error that there was no evidence submitted to the Board as to the qualifications of the person who administered the test, relying on Seneca v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 71 Ill. | 2 | 1972–1974 |
Roberts v. Burdick
green
1 sentence2026In support of her position, Della directs this court’s attention to Roberts v. Burdick, 2021 IL App (5th) 190119, ¶ 43 , which held on the issue of res judicata as follows: “Assuming arguendo that Roberts has demonstrated the requirements for res judicata, the doctrine is not a jurisdictional bar. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Holmes
green
1 sentence2025Defense counsel continued: “Had Mr. Skelcy been able to testify, he would be able to testify as to his qualifications to perform the testing, factors that were present that could have affected the results of the test *** [and] chain of custody for the sample he received. -7- 2025 IL App (2d) 240194 Based on what I received, I don’t think Ms. Earl can testify as to any of that.” ¶ 20 In response, the State noted that the assistant state’s attorney and the assistant public defender then-assigned to the case had discussed attempts to locate the forensic scientist who had peer reviewed Skelcy’s fi | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Williams v. Illinois
red
2 sentences2023Regarding surrogate testimony, the Court explained that “New Mexico could have avoided any Confrontation Clause problem by asking [the surrogate] to retest the sample, and then testify to the results of his retest rather than to the results of a test he did not conduct or observe.” Id. at 666. ¶ 14 Next, in Williams v. Illinois, 567 U.S. 50 (2012), a plurality of the Court found that testimony from an ISP forensic scientist that a DNA profile developed by the ISP matched a DNA profile developed by a third party (Cellmark, who provided its results in a report) was admissible because the testimo 2023Williams, 567 U.S. at 57-58 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| People v. Truitt green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| People v. Hobley green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| People v. McKown green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Mebane v. State green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| People v. Wilson green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| People v. Dickerson green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| People v. Raso green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| People v. Culpepper green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| People v. Baynes green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Vega green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Monckton green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Berry green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Keith green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| The PEOPLE v. Martin neutral | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| People v. Escobar green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| People v. Martin green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| People v. MacK green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| American Ambassador Casualty Co. v. City of Chicago green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Northern Trust Co. v. Upjohn Co. green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
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.