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14 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 2 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. Harrisgreen2 sentences2020See Harris, 2018 IL 121932, ¶ 44 .” Supra ¶ 25. 2020See Harris, 2018 IL 121932, ¶ 44 .” Supra ¶ 25. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Jamesgreen2 sentences1992(People v. James (1987), 118 Ill. 2d 214, 228 [, 514 N.E.2d 998, 1004 ].) After carefully reviewing the record of the sentencing hearing, we conclude that the trial judge properly considered appropriate factors in mitigation, such as defendant’s background and his rehabilitative potential, and that the sentence adequately reflects the seriousness of the offense. 1992(People v. James (1987), 118 Ill. 2d 214, 228 [, 514 N.E.2d 998, 1004 ].) After carefully reviewing the record of the sentencing hearing, we conclude that the trial judge properly considered appropriate factors in mitigation, such as defendant’s background and his rehabilitative potential, and that the sentence adequately reflects the seriousness of the offense. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Canizalez-Cardenagreen1 sentence2025See Canizalez-Cardena, 2012 IL App (4th) 110720, ¶ 22 (“There is a strong presumption that the trial court based its sentencing determination on proper legal reasoning, and a court of review should consider the record as a whole, rather than focusing on a few words or statements by the trial court.”). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Ramseygreen1 sentence2020People v. Ramsey, 239 Ill. 2d 342, 412 (2010). ¶ 26 The State also contends that defendant failed to present a sufficiently complete record for us to decide this issue, because he did not include a record of the sentencing hearing in the report of proceedings. | 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. Brown
green
1 sentence2026People v. Brown, 2019 IL App (5th) 160329, ¶ 18 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Henderson
green
2 sentences2018App. 3d at 18 , 289 Ill.Dec. 600 , 820 N.E.2d 108 . ¶ 104 We also note that defendant's contention that a mandatory life sentence is unconstitutionally disproportionate in light of the mitigating circumstances is undermined by the record of the sentencing hearing, which suggests that the trial court would have imposed the same sentence, even if it had discretion. 2018App. 3d at 18 , 289 Ill.Dec. 600 , 820 N.E.2d 108 . ¶ 104 We also note that defendant's contention that a mandatory life sentence is unconstitutionally disproportionate in light of the mitigating circumstances is undermined by the record of the sentencing hearing, which suggests that the trial court would have imposed the same sentence, even if it had discretion. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
People v. Rivera
green
1 sentence1995(People v. Rivera (1991), 212 Ill. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
People v. Ely
neutral
1 sentence1986App. 3d 102 , 437 N.E.2d 353 .) After a careful review of the record of the sentencing hearing, we find that the resultant error, if any, was harmless. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
People v. Bourke
green
2 sentences1986(People v. Bourke (1983), 96 Ill. 2d 327 , 449 N.E.2d 1338 .) The court’s remarks in sentencing suggest that the judge was significantly concerned with the nature and circumstances of this particular offense. 1986(People v. Bourke (1983), 96 Ill. 2d 327 , 449 N.E.2d 1338 .) The court’s remarks in sentencing suggest that the judge was significantly concerned with the nature and circumstances of this particular offense. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
People v. Kosanovich
green
1 sentence1982(People v. Kosanovieh (1979), 69 Ill. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
People v. Myers
green
1 sentence1982App. 3d 1073 , 404 N.E.2d 1082 .) Our examination of the record of the sentencing hearing similarly fails to demonstrate such influence. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
People v. Wickenhauser
green
2 sentences1980Thus, the record of the sentencing hearing reflects adequate compliance with the mandate of section 5 — 4—1(c).” ( 75 Ill. 1980App. 3d 145, 151 , 393 N.E.2d 1185, 1190 .) We find little difference in substance between the statements of the trial court in Wickenhauser and those of the court in the instant case. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Holloway v. Arkansas
green
2 sentences1978And to assess the impact of a conflict of interests on the attorney’s options, tactics and decisions in plea negotiations would be virtually impossible.” ( 435 U.S. 475, 490-91 , 55 L. 1978And to assess the impact of a conflict of interests on the attorney’s options, tactics and decisions in plea negotiations would be virtually impossible.” ( 435 U.S. 475, 490-91 , 55 L. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
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.