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violation of a discovery rule in Illinois

12 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2024 1 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Greergreen
ill · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1981–1989
2 sentences

1989(People v. Greer (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 103 , 402 N.E.2d 203 .) Supreme Court Rule 415 provides a variety of sanctions which may be imposed for the violation of a discovery rule. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415.) A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such an order as seems just under the circumstances. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415(g).) In fashioning its sanction, the trial court must evaluate the strength of the undisclosed evidence, the likelihood that prior notice could have helped the defense discredit the evidence, and the willfulness of the State i

1989(People v. Greer (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 103 , 402 N.E.2d 203 .) Supreme Court Rule 415 provides a variety of sanctions which may be imposed for the violation of a discovery rule. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415.) A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such an order as seems just under the circumstances. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415(g).) In fashioning its sanction, the trial court must evaluate the strength of the undisclosed evidence, the likelihood that prior notice could have helped the defense discredit the evidence, and the willfulness of the State i

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
People v. Leongreen
illappct · 1999 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024But cf. People v. Leon, 306 Ill. App. 3d 707, 711 (1999) (affirming the trial court’s sanction for a violation of a discovery rule; noting that the “record indicates that defendant had been held in jail on a very high bond for 116 days at the time of the hearing”).

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Koutsakis green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

2003Koutsakis, 255 Ill.

2003Koutsakis , 255 Ill.

22003–2003
Nedzvekas v. Fung green
illappct · 2007
2 sentences

2015Nedzvekas, 374 Ill.

2015Nedzvekas v. Fung, 374 Ill.

12015–2015
Sohaey v. Van Cura green
ill · 1994
1 sentence

1994(Sohaey v. Van Cura (1994), 158 Ill. 2d 375 .) The relevant portions of Rule 220 read as follows: "(b) Disclosure. (1) Expert witness.

11994–1994
People v. Sosa neutral
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1994The rule provides in part that the State shall, upon written motion of defense counsel, disclose to defense counsel "any material or information within its possession or control which tends to negate the guilt of the accused as to the offense charged or would tend to reduce his punishment therefor.” (134 Ill. 2d R. 412(c).) The trial court may impose sanctions for the violation of a discovery rule. (134 Ill. 2d R. 415(g).) However, declaring a mistrial is a drastic sanction (People v. Sosa (1990), 195 Ill.

11994–1994
People v. Gutirrez green
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1994App. 3d 828, 834 ), and a new trial is not warranted unless the requested materials were "material” in a constitutional sense (People v. Gutirrez (1990), 205 Ill.

11994–1994
People v. Stewart neutral
illappct · 1992
1 sentence

1993(People v. Stewart (1992), 227 Ill.

11993–1993
People v. Morgan green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

1990(People v. Morgan (1986), 112 Ill. 2d 111, 135 , 492 N.E.2d 1303 .) A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such order as seems just under the circumstances. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415(g); Morgan, 112 Ill. 2d at 135 , 492 N.E.2d at 1312 .) Declaring a mistrial is a drastic sanction, and the court can, by sustaining an objection and instructing the jury to disregard an improper remark, usually correct any error.

1990(People v. Morgan (1986), 112 Ill. 2d 111, 135 , 492 N.E.2d 1303 .) A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such order as seems just under the circumstances. (107 Ill. 2d R. 415(g); Morgan, 112 Ill. 2d at 135 , 492 N.E.2d at 1312 .) Declaring a mistrial is a drastic sanction, and the court can, by sustaining an objection and instructing the jury to disregard an improper remark, usually correct any error.

11990–1990
People v. Taylor green
illappct · 1982
1 sentence

1989App. 3d 128, 137 , 474 N.E.2d 466, 473 .) A similar situation to that presented here arose in People v. Taylor (1982), 107 Ill.

11989–1989
People v. Jackson green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

1989App. 3d 128, 137 , 474 N.E.2d 466, 473 .) A similar situation to that presented here arose in People v. Taylor (1982), 107 Ill.

1989Again, a violation of a discovery rule does not mandate a reversal unless the defendant can show surprise or prejudice. (107 Ill. 2d R. 412; People v. Jackson (1985), 131 Ill.

11989–1989
People v. Norks green
illappct · 1985
1 sentence

1989(People v. Norks (1985), 137 Ill.

11989–1989
People v. Weaver green
ill · 1982
2 sentences

1986A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such an order as seems just under the circumstances. (87 Ill. 2d R. 415(g).) The correct sanction to be applied is left to the trial court’s discretion, and the judgment of the trial judge is given great weight (People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 559 ).

1986A trial court may order disclosure of the material, grant a continuance, exclude the evidence, or enter such an order as seems just under the circumstances. (87 Ill.2d R. 415(g).) The correct sanction to be applied is left to the trial court's discretion, and the judgment of the trial judge is given great weight ( People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill.2d 545, 559 ).

11986–1986

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