informant claim in Illinois

15 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2020 0 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 (13)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cochrane's of Champaign, Inc. v. Illinois Liquor Control Commissiongreen illappct · 1996 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001 2 sentences 2001The informant privilege may be overcome by showing a need for disclosure that supercedes a " 'mere desire to cross-examine.' " Cochrane's of Champaign, Inc. v. Illinois Liquor Control Comm'n , 285 Ill. 2001The informant privilege may be overcome by showing a need for disclosure that supercedes a “ ‘mere desire to cross-examine.’ ” Cochrane’s of Champaign, Inc. v. Illinois Liquor Control Comm’n, 285 Ill.	3	3
People v. Suttongreen illappct · 1994 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001 2 sentences 2001App. 3d 28, 33 (1996), quoting People v. Sutton , 260 Ill. 2001App. 3d 28, 33 (1996), quoting People v. Sutton, 260 Ill.	2	3
United States v. William Claude Hillgreen ca10 · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 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). 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.green ca9 · 1990 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 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). 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 Griffingreen ca6 · 1967 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 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). 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 Sandovalgreen ca5 · 1976 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 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). 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. Buckgreen illappct · 2005 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017See Buck, 361 Ill. 2017See Buck, 361 Ill.	2	2
People v. Jacksongreen illappct · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Generally, "where the information lacks sufficient detail and the informant does not claim to have witnessed any criminal activity, the information is not reliable without corroboration and a stop may not be warranted." People v. Jackson, 348 Ill.App.3d 719, 731 , 284 Ill.Dec. 752 , 810 N.E.2d 542 (2004). 2008Generally, “where the information lacks sufficient detail and the informant does not claim to have witnessed any criminal activity, the information is not reliable without corroboration and a stop may not be warranted.” People v. Jackson, 348 Ill.	2	2
People v. Martinegreen ill · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Initially, we note that a sworn complaint supporting a search warrant is presumed valid (People v. Marline, 106 Ill. 2d 429, 435 (1985), quoting Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154, 171 , 57 L. 2006Initially, we note that a sworn complaint supporting a search warrant is presumed valid ( People v. Martine, 106 Ill.2d 429, 435 , 87 Ill.Dec. 905 , 478 N.E.2d 262 (1985), quoting Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154, 171 , 98 S.Ct. 2674, 2684 , 57 L.Ed.2d 667, 682 (1978)), and here, defendants have not challenged the veracity of the statements in the complaint.	2	2
People v. Lockhartgreen illappct · 2000 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004See Lockhart , 311 Ill. 2004See Lockhart, 311 Ill.	2	2
Franks v. Delawaregreen scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Initially, we note that a sworn complaint supporting a search warrant is presumed valid (People v. Marline, 106 Ill. 2d 429, 435 (1985), quoting Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154, 171 , 57 L. 2006Initially, we note that a sworn complaint supporting a search warrant is presumed valid (People v. Marline, 106 Ill. 2d 429, 435 (1985), quoting Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154, 171 , 57 L.	1	2
People v. Rameygreen ill · 1992 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020We disagree and continue to follow our analysis in Trice. ¶ 22 “ ‘The sole function of instructions is to convey to the minds of the jury the correct principles of law applicable to the evidence submitted to it in order that, having determined the final state of facts from the evidence, the jury may, by the application of proper legal principles, arrive at a correct conclusion according to the law and the evidence.’ ” People v. Nere, 2018 IL 122566, ¶ 29 , 115 N.E.3d 205 (quoting People v. Ramey, 151 Ill. 2d 498, 535 , 603 N.E.2d 519, 534 (1992)). 2020We disagree and continue to follow our analysis in Trice. ¶ 22 “ ‘The sole function of instructions is to convey to the minds of the jury the correct principles of law applicable to the evidence submitted to it in order that, having determined the final state of facts from the evidence, the jury may, by the application of proper legal principles, arrive at a correct conclusion according to the law and the evidence.’ ” People v. Nere, 2018 IL 122566, ¶ 29 , 115 N.E.3d 205 (quoting People v. Ramey, 151 Ill. 2d 498, 535 , 603 N.E.2d 519, 534 (1992)).	1	1
Alabama v. Whitegreen scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Ed. 2d 301, 310 , 110 S. Ct. 2412, 2417 (1990). 15 1-05-2791 Generally, “where the information lacks sufficient detail and the informant does not claim to have witnessed any criminal activity, the information is not reliable without corroboration and a stop may not be warranted.” People v. Jackson, 348 Ill.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

Case	Cited	Years
United States v. Luck green ca4 · 2010 2 sentences 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). 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	2017–2017
People v. Nere green ill · 2018 2 sentences 2020We disagree and continue to follow our analysis in Trice. ¶ 22 “ ‘The sole function of instructions is to convey to the minds of the jury the correct principles of law applicable to the evidence submitted to it in order that, having determined the final state of facts from the evidence, the jury may, by the application of proper legal principles, arrive at a correct conclusion according to the law and the evidence.’ ” People v. Nere, 2018 IL 122566, ¶ 29 , 115 N.E.3d 205 (quoting People v. Ramey, 151 Ill. 2d 498, 535 , 603 N.E.2d 519, 534 (1992)). 2020We disagree and continue to follow our analysis in Trice. ¶ 22 “ ‘The sole function of instructions is to convey to the minds of the jury the correct principles of law applicable to the evidence submitted to it in order that, having determined the final state of facts from the evidence, the jury may, by the application of proper legal principles, arrive at a correct conclusion according to the law and the evidence.’ ” People v. Nere, 2018 IL 122566, ¶ 29 , 115 N.E.3d 205 (quoting People v. Ramey, 151 Ill. 2d 498, 535 , 603 N.E.2d 519, 534 (1992)).	1	2020–2020
People v. Parsons green illappct · 1991 1 sentence 1993App. 3d 823, 831 , 584 N.E.2d 442, 448 , where the court noted that in Johnson the State had unjustifiably refused to tender the informant to the defense for interview.	1	1993–1993
Roviaro v. United States green scotus · 1957 1 sentence 1991Ed. 2d 639, 645 , 77 S. Ct. 623, 628 , ruled that the informant privilege must give way to the defendant’s need for disclosure in preparing his defense if an undisclosed informant took an active role in the crime and might be a material State witness during trial.	1	1991–1991
Illinois v. Gates green scotus · 1983 2 sentences 1987(Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 76 L. 1987(Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 76 L.	1	1987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (8)

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

IL 15 (1987–2020) MA 12 (2009–2025) CA 9 (1966–2020) NY 9 (1975–1997) KS 7 (1999–2024) MI 7 (1978–2003) WA 6 (1984–2019) PA 4 (1983–2023) MS 4 (1998–2010) NJ 4 (1973–1999) MD 4 (1989–2014) FL 3 (2003–2013) WV 3 (1988–2022) OH 2 (2001–2015) ID 2 (2008–2011) CT 2 (2011–2023) GA 2 (1990–1996) MO 2 (1979–1982)

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