96 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1941–2026 21 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. Pingeltongreen2 sentences2026“Appellate counsel is not obligated to brief and argue every conceivable issue on appeal, and a defendant cannot claim prejudice based on appellate counsel’s failure to raise an issue that is not meritorious.” People v. Pingelton, 2022 IL 127680, ¶ 64 . ¶ 52 Defendant does not argue that the trial court failed to issue admonishments at the appropriate time or omitted any relevant admonishments. 2025See, e.g., People v. Pingelton, 2022 IL 127680, ¶ 64 (“Appellate counsel is not obligated to brief and argue every conceivable issue on appeal, and a defendant cannot claim prejudice based on appellate counsel’s failure to raise an issue that is not meritorious.”). ¶ 54 III. | 3 | 6 |
People v. Reedgreen2 sentences2025See Nieves, 193 Ill. 2d at 534 (defendant cannot rely upon invited response by State during rebuttal closing argument as error on appeal); accord People v. Reed, 243 Ill. 2008See People v. Reed, 243 Ill. | 3 | 3 |
People v. Pitmangreen2 sentences2014As the State correctly posits, "to claim the protection of the fourth amendment, a defendant must demonstrate that he or she personally has an expectation of privacy in the place searched and that his or her expectation is reasonable." People v. Pitman, 211 Ill. 2d 502, 514 (2004). 2014As the State correctly posits, "to claim the protection of the fourth amendment, a defendant must demonstrate that he or she personally has an expectation of privacy in the place searched and that his or her expectation is reasonable." People v. Pitman, 211 Ill. 2d 502, 514 (2004). | 3 | 3 |
People v. Izzogreen2 sentences2004See People v. Izzo, 195 Ill. 2d 109, 112 (2001) (a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not impheating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application); Holt, 271 Ill. 2004See People v. Izzo, 195 Ill.2d 109, 112 , 253 Ill.Dec. 425 , 745 N.E.2d 548 (2001) (a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not implicating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application); Holt, 271 Ill.App.3d at 1026 , 208 Ill.Dec. 515 , 649 N.E.2d 571 (it is only when such statute is incapable of any valid application that it is unconstitutionally vague). | 3 | 3 |
People v. Holtgreen2 sentences2004See People v. Izzo, 195 Ill. 2d 109, 112 (2001) (a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not impheating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application); Holt, 271 Ill. 2004See People v. Izzo, 195 Ill.2d 109, 112 , 253 Ill.Dec. 425 , 745 N.E.2d 548 (2001) (a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not implicating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application); Holt, 271 Ill.App.3d at 1026 , 208 Ill.Dec. 515 , 649 N.E.2d 571 (it is only when such statute is incapable of any valid application that it is unconstitutionally vague). | 2 | 3 |
People v. Hodgesgreen2 sentences2025See Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d at 17 . ¶ 50 For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed. ¶ 51 Affirmed. - 13 - 2023See Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d at 17 . ¶ 47 For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed. ¶ 48 Affirmed. - 15 - | 2 | 2 |
Witherell v. Weimergreen2 sentences2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener 2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener | 2 | 2 |
Moore v. Jewel Tea Co.green2 sentences2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener 2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener | 2 | 2 |
Dillon v. Evanston Hospitalgreen2 sentences2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener 2010Moore v. Jewel Tea Co., 46 Ill. 2d 288, 294 , 263 N.E.2d 103, 106 (1970) (“It is settled law that where several causes of actions are charged and a general verdict results, the verdict will be sustained if there are one or more good causes of action or counts to support it,” and the defendants, having failed “to ascertain upon which count or counts the jury returned its verdicts *** by submitting a separate form of verdict as to each count” “cannot complain or seek to take advantage of their failure”); Witherell v. Weimer, 118 Ill. 2d 321, 329 , 515 N.E.2d 68, 72 (1987) (“When there is a gener | 2 | 2 |
People v. Davisgreen2 sentences2004People v. Davis, 319 Ill. 2004People v. Davis, 319 Ill.App.3d 572, 574 , 254 Ill.Dec. 1 , 746 N.E.2d 758 (2001); People v. Williams, 317 Ill.App.3d 945, 950 , 252 Ill.Dec. 236 , 742 N.E.2d 774 *193 (2000); Sparks, 314 Ill.App.3d at 272-73 , 247 Ill.Dec. 214 , 731 N.E.2d 987 . | 2 | 2 |
People v. Brooksgreen2 sentences2003People v. Brooks, 187 Ill. 2d 91, 127-28 (1999). 2003People v. Brooks, 187 Ill.2d 91, 127-28 , 240 Ill.Dec. 607 , 718 N.E.2d 88 (1999). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Allengreen2 sentences2002For example, in People v. Allen, 107 Ill. 2d 91, 104 (1985), aff’d, 478 U.S. 364 , 92 L. 2002For example, in People v. Allen, 107 Ill.2d 91, 104 , 89 Ill.Dec. 847 , 481 N.E.2d 690 (1985), aff'd, 478 U.S. 364 , 106 S.Ct. 2988 , 92 L.Ed.2d 296 (1986), we held that in a sexually dangerous person proceeding, the defendant was not entitled to refuse to answer a psychiatrist's questions which might incriminate him. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Evansgreen2 sentences1997See People v. Evans, 174 Ill. 2d 320, 327 , 673 N.E.2d 244, 248 (1996) (a defendant’s effort to unilaterally reduce his sentence while holding the State to its part of the bargain cannot be condoned); People v. Catron, 285 Ill. 1997See People v. Evans, 174 Ill. 2d 320, 327 , 673 N.E.2d 244, 248 (1996) (a defendant’s effort to unilaterally reduce his sentence while holding the State to its part of the bargain cannot be condoned); People v. Catron, 285 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Dixongreen2 sentences1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de 1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de | 1 | 9 |
People v. Sparksgreen2 sentences2022See People v. Harvey, 211 Ill. 2d 368, 385-86 (2004) (holding that two of the defendants were estopped from challenging the use of the mere-fact method of impeachment where defense counsel either requested or agreed to the use of it at trial); People v. Villarreal, 198 3 Although we apply the abuse of discretion standard of review, the result we reach would be the same under the de novo standard. - 30 - 2022 IL App (2d) 200455 Ill. 2d 209, 227-28 (2001) (holding that the defendant cannot challenge the propriety of verdict forms submitted by defense counsel); People v. Reed, 2019 IL App (4th) 1 2004People v. Davis, 319 Ill.App.3d 572, 574 , 254 Ill.Dec. 1 , 746 N.E.2d 758 (2001); People v. Williams, 317 Ill.App.3d 945, 950 , 252 Ill.Dec. 236 , 742 N.E.2d 774 *193 (2000); Sparks, 314 Ill.App.3d at 272-73 , 247 Ill.Dec. 214 , 731 N.E.2d 987 . | 1 | 2 |
| People v. Andersongreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Speedgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Nievesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Hughesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Threattegreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Harveygreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Glaspergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Reedgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Haynesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Easleygreen | 1 | 1 |
| The People v. Fordgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Rowellgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Enochgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Frenchgreen | 1 | 1 |
| The PEOPLE v. Jacksongreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Millergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Peltgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Kunathgreen | 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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People v. Rogers
green
2 sentences2021The State points to no relevant precedent for its assertion that “a defendant who waives his presence at trial also waives collateral review of any issue that could have been resolved had he appeared.” The State offers the following statement, quoting from People v. Rogers, 2015 IL App (2d) 130412 , ¶ 82: “ ‘[W]hen a defendant’s trial and subsequent conviction [were] the result of his or her own decision ***, the defendant cannot claim the protection intended for those who attack their convictions on constitutional grounds.’ ” The State edits the sentence from Rogers by removing text from the 2021We said: “[W]hen a defendant’s trial and subsequent conviction were the result of his or her own decision to withdraw a guilty plea, the defendant cannot claim the protection intended for those who attack their -6- 2021 IL App (2d) 180545 convictions on constitutional grounds by either direct review or collateral attack.” (Emphasis added.) Rogers, 2015 IL App (2d) 130412, ¶ 82 . | 3 | 2015–2021 |
People v. Redman
green
2 sentences2014Id. ¶ 21 With regard to the defendant's motion to suppress evidence, the State first asserts that the defendant cannot claim that his rights under the fourth amendment have been violated because he cannot demonstrate that he had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the home and in the curtilage surrounding the home. 2014Id. ¶ 21 With regard to the defendant's motion to suppress evidence, the State first asserts that the defendant cannot claim that his rights under the fourth amendment have been violated because he cannot demonstrate that he had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the home and in the curtilage surrounding the home. | 3 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Richardson
green
2 sentences1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de 1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de | 3 | 1991–1993 |
People v. Johnson
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2 sentences1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de 1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de | 3 | 1992–1993 |
People v. Andersch
green
2 sentences1988(People v. Andersch (1982), 107 Ill. 1983“A defendant cannot claim self-defense where the situation he encounters arises out of his own making.” (People v. Andersch (1982), 107 Ill. | 3 | 1983–1988 |
The People v. Minto
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2 sentences1974People v. Fore, 384 Ill. 455 , 51 N.E.2d 548 ; People v. Minto, 318 Ill. 293 , 149 N.E. 241 . 1974People v. Fore, 384 Ill. 455 , 51 N.E.2d 548 ; People v. Minto, 318 Ill. 293 , 149 N.E. 241 . | 3 | 1971–1974 |
The People v. Fore
green
2 sentences1974People v. Fore, 384 Ill. 455 , 51 N.E.2d 548 ; People v. Minto, 318 Ill. 293 , 149 N.E. 241 . 1974People v. Fore, 384 Ill. 455 , 51 N.E.2d 548 ; People v. Minto, 318 Ill. 293 , 149 N.E. 241 . | 3 | 1971–1974 |
People v. Petrenko
green
2 sentences2023“If the underlying claim would not have succeeded on direct appeal, then ‘there is no arguable legal basis’ for defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, and dismissal is ‘proper.’ ” People v. Randall, 2021 IL App (1st) 191194 , ¶ 66 (quoting Petrenko, 237 Ill. 2d at 501-02 ). ¶ 50 At the first stage of postconviction proceedings, a petition alleging ineffective assistance of counsel may not be dismissed if: (1) counsel’s performance arguably fell below an objective standard of reasonableness; and (2) the petitioner was arguably prejudiced as a result. 2023“If the underlying claim would not have succeeded on direct appeal, then ‘there is no arguable legal basis’ for defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, and dismissal is ‘proper.’ ” People v. Randall, 2021 IL App (1st) 191194 , ¶ 66 (quoting Petrenko, 237 Ill. 2d at 501-02 ). ¶ 44 At the first stage of postconviction proceedings, a petition alleging ineffective assistance of counsel may not be dismissed if: (1) counsel’s performance arguably fell below an objective standard of reasonableness; and (2) the petitioner was arguably prejudiced as a result. | 2 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Gillespie
green
2 sentences2017We thus decline to follow Walker because its holding is - 11 - inconsistent with Gillespie, which held a defendant must admit committing the underlying crime (Gillespie, 136 Ill. 2d at 501 , 557 N.E.2d at 896 ). 2017We thus decline to follow Walker because its holding is - 11 - inconsistent with Gillespie, which held a defendant must admit committing the underlying crime (Gillespie, 136 Ill. 2d at 501 , 557 N.E.2d at 896 ). | 2 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Kliner
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2 sentences2012Id. at 156 , 235 Ill.Dec. 667 , 705 N.E.2d 850 . ¶ 87 In reviewing both the State's and defendant's closing arguments, we find that the State was responding to defendant's closing argument, in which counsel argued in part that the State presented no evidence supporting a position of trust, authority, or supervision and that defendant should be found not guilty on that basis. 2012Id. at 156 , 235 Ill.Dec. 667 , 705 N.E.2d 850 . ¶ 87 In reviewing both the State's and defendant's closing arguments, we find that the State was responding to defendant's closing argument, in which counsel argued in part that the State presented no evidence supporting a position of trust, authority, or supervision and that defendant should be found not guilty on that basis. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
People v. Lambert
green
2 sentences2002As such, since the prior DUI offenses were irrelevant to his trial preparation, the defendant cannot claim he was prejudiced by the State’s failure to include detailed information in the indictment regarding the prior convictions.” Lambert, 249 Ill. 2002As such, since the prior DUI offenses were irrelevant to his trial preparation, the defendant cannot claim he was prejudiced by the State's failure to include detailed information in the indictment regarding the prior convictions." Lambert, 249 Ill. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Allen v. Illinois
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2 sentences2002For example, in People v. Allen, 107 Ill. 2d 91, 104 (1985), aff’d, 478 U.S. 364 , 92 L. 2002For example, in People v. Allen, 107 Ill. 2d 91, 104 (1985), aff’d, 478 U.S. 364 , 92 L. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Catron
green
2 sentences1997See People v. Evans , 174 Ill. 2d 320, 327 , 673 N.E.2d 244, 248 (1996) (a defendant's effort to unilaterally reduce his sentence while holding the State to its part of the bargain cannot be condoned); People v. Catron , 285 Ill. 1997See People v. Evans, 174 Ill. 2d 320, 327 , 673 N.E.2d 244, 248 (1996) (a defendant’s effort to unilaterally reduce his sentence while holding the State to its part of the bargain cannot be condoned); People v. Catron, 285 Ill. | 2 | 1997–1997 |
People v. Moore
green
2 sentences1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de 1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de | 2 | 1993–1993 |
People v. Edwards
green
2 sentences1993We agree with defendant that comments similar to those made by the prosecutor have been held to be improper under certain circumstances. ( People v. Thomas (1980), 89 Ill.App.3d 592, 601-02 , 44 Ill.Dec. 710, 718 , 411 N.E.2d 1076, 1084 ; People v. Connors (1980), 82 Ill.App.3d 312, 321 , 37 Ill.Dec. 771, 778 , 402 N.E.2d 773, 780 ; People v. Edwards (1979), 77 Ill.App.3d 237, 242-44 , 32 Ill.Dec. 714, 717-18 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor's remarks are invited by de 1993App. 3d 237, 242-44 , 395 N.E.2d 1095, 1098-99 .) Those instances are inapplicable here, however, since it is well settled that a defendant cannot claim error where the prosecutor’s remarks are invited by defense counsel’s closing argument. | 2 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Miller green | 2 | 1984–1986 |
| People v. Barnes green | 2 | 1973–1974 |
| People v. Stewart green | 2 | 1974–1974 |
| People v. Williams green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| People v. Alvarado green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| United States v. Powell green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Langenhorst v. Norfolk Southern Ry. Co. green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| People v. Addison green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| People v. White green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| People v. Monroe green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Howard green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Barrow green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Connors green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Thomas green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Gilbert green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Connors neutral | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Bunch green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| People v. Suane green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| People v. Jones green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| People v. Jones green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| People v. Perez green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| People v. Cox green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| People v. Grant green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| People v. Zolidis green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| People v. Simpson green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
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.