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void-for-vagueness doctrine in Illinois

11 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2021 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Lassiter v. Department of Social Servs. of Durham Cty.green
scotus · 1981 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 68 L.

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 68 L.

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City of Chicago v. Powellgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001City of Chicago v. Powell, 315 Ill.

2001City of Chicago v. Powell, 315 Ill.App.3d 1136, 1146 , 248 Ill.Dec. 799 , 735 N.E.2d 119, 127 (2000).

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City of Chicago v. Moralesgreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See People v. Givens, 237 Ill. 2d 311, 323-24 (2010) (“[A]s a general rule, [o]ur adversary system is designed around the premise that the parties know what is best for them, and are responsible for - 10 - advancing the facts and arguments entitling them to relief.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)). ¶ 29 Regarding their third point, the objectors attempt without explanation to transplant the void-for-vagueness doctrine, which generally applies only to criminal statutes (see City of Chicago v. Morales, 177 Ill. 2d 440, 448-49 (1997)), to the context of this case.

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People v. Givensgreen
ill · 2010 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See People v. Givens, 237 Ill. 2d 311, 323-24 (2010) (“[A]s a general rule, [o]ur adversary system is designed around the premise that the parties know what is best for them, and are responsible for - 10 - advancing the facts and arguments entitling them to relief.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)). ¶ 29 Regarding their third point, the objectors attempt without explanation to transplant the void-for-vagueness doctrine, which generally applies only to criminal statutes (see City of Chicago v. Morales, 177 Ill. 2d 440, 448-49 (1997)), to the context of this case.

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Stanley v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 101 S.Ct. 2153, 2159-60 , 68 L.Ed.2d 640, 649-50 (1981), quoting Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208, 1212 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551, 558 (1972), the Supreme Court wrote: "This Court's decisions have by now made plain beyond the need for multiple citation that a parent's desire for and right to `the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children' is an important interest that `undeniably warrants deference and, absent a powerful counterveiling interest, protection.'" Our own supreme court recognized

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 101 S.Ct. 2153, 2159-60 , 68 L.Ed.2d 640, 649-50 (1981), quoting Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208, 1212 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551, 558 (1972), the Supreme Court wrote: "This Court's decisions have by now made plain beyond the need for multiple citation that a parent's desire for and right to `the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children' is an important interest that `undeniably warrants deference and, absent a powerful counterveiling interest, protection.'" Our own supreme court recognized

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In Re Paulgreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 101 S.Ct. 2153, 2159-60 , 68 L.Ed.2d 640, 649-50 (1981), quoting Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208, 1212 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551, 558 (1972), the Supreme Court wrote: "This Court's decisions have by now made plain beyond the need for multiple citation that a parent's desire for and right to `the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children' is an important interest that `undeniably warrants deference and, absent a powerful counterveiling interest, protection.'" Our own supreme court recognized

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 101 S.Ct. 2153, 2159-60 , 68 L.Ed.2d 640, 649-50 (1981), quoting Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208, 1212 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551, 558 (1972), the Supreme Court wrote: "This Court's decisions have by now made plain beyond the need for multiple citation that a parent's desire for and right to `the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children' is an important interest that `undeniably warrants deference and, absent a powerful counterveiling interest, protection.'" Our own supreme court recognized

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Grayned v. City of Rockfordgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Kolender, 461 U.S. at 357 , 103 S.Ct. at 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d at 909 ; Grayned, 408 U.S. at 108, 92 S.Ct. at 2298-99 , 33 L.Ed.2d at 227 ; Bailey, 167 Ill.2d at 228 , 212 Ill.Dec. 608 , 657 N.E.2d 953 .

1997Kolender, 461 U.S. at 357 , 103 S.Ct. at 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d at 909 ; Grayned, 408 U.S. at 108, 92 S.Ct. at 2298-99 , 33 L.Ed.2d at 227 ; Bailey, 167 Ill.2d at 228 , 212 Ill.Dec. 608 , 657 N.E.2d 953 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Kolender v. Lawson green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1995The void-for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense (1) with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and (2) in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. ( Kolender v. Lawson (1983), 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855, 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903, 909 .) Although the doctrine focuses on both actual notice to citizens and arbitrary enforcement, the United States Supreme Court has recognized that the more important aspect of the vagueness doctrine "`is not actual notice, but the other

1995The void-for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense (1) with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and (2) in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. ( Kolender v. Lawson (1983), 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855, 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903, 909 .) Although the doctrine focuses on both actual notice to citizens and arbitrary enforcement, the United States Supreme Court has recognized that the more important aspect of the vagueness doctrine "`is not actual notice, but the other

41988–1997
Ardt v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

2003In Ardt v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 154 Ill. 2d 138 , this court considered the void for vagueness doctrine in a disciplinary action brought against a dentist for violation of the advertising provisions of the Dental Practice Act.

2003In Ardt v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 154 Ill.2d 138 , 180 Ill.Dec. 713 , 607 N.E.2d 1226 , this court considered the void for vagueness doctrine in a disciplinary action brought against a dentist for violation of the advertising provisions of the Dental Practice Act.

22003–2003
People v. Steele green
ill · 1984
1 sentence

2001In Lassiter v. Department of Social Services, 452 U.S. 18, 27 , 101 S.Ct. 2153, 2159-60 , 68 L.Ed.2d 640, 649-50 (1981), quoting Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208, 1212 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551, 558 (1972), the Supreme Court wrote: "This Court's decisions have by now made plain beyond the need for multiple citation that a parent's desire for and right to `the companionship, care, custody, and management of his or her children' is an important interest that `undeniably warrants deference and, absent a powerful counterveiling interest, protection.'" Our own supreme court recognized

12001–2001
People v. Bailey green
ill · 1995
2 sentences

1997Kolender, 461 U.S. at 357 , 103 S.Ct. at 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d at 909 ; Grayned, 408 U.S. at 108, 92 S.Ct. at 2298-99 , 33 L.Ed.2d at 227 ; Bailey, 167 Ill.2d at 228 , 212 Ill.Dec. 608 , 657 N.E.2d 953 .

1997Kolender, 461 U.S. at 357 , 103 S.Ct. at 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d at 909 ; Grayned, 408 U.S. at 108, 92 S.Ct. at 2298-99 , 33 L.Ed.2d at 227 ; Bailey, 167 Ill.2d at 228 , 212 Ill.Dec. 608 , 657 N.E.2d 953 .

11997–1997
Smith v. Goguen green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1995The void-for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense (1) with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and (2) in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. ( Kolender v. Lawson (1983), 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855, 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903, 909 .) Although the doctrine focuses on both actual notice to citizens and arbitrary enforcement, the United States Supreme Court has recognized that the more important aspect of the vagueness doctrine "`is not actual notice, but the other

1995The void-for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense (1) with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and (2) in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. ( Kolender v. Lawson (1983), 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855, 1858 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903, 909 .) Although the doctrine focuses on both actual notice to citizens and arbitrary enforcement, the United States Supreme Court has recognized that the more important aspect of the vagueness doctrine "`is not actual notice, but the other

11995–1995
People v. Lowe green
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1992App. 3d 648, 653 , 560 N.E.2d 438, 441 , this court further explained the void-for-vagueness doctrine as follows: “Criminal statutes are inherently limited to words as their medium.

11992–1992
In Re GAULT green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1978Moreover, insofar as the ultimate consequences of the respondent’s violation of the conditions of his supervision so closely parallel those of an adult’s violation of a penal statute (see In re Gault (1967), 387 U.S. 1, 27 , 18 L.

1978Moreover, insofar as the ultimate consequences of the respondent’s violation of the conditions of his supervision so closely parallel those of an adult’s violation of a penal statute (see In re Gault (1967), 387 U.S. 1, 27 , 18 L.

11978–1978
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1971
1 sentence

1978Ed. 2d 647 , 91 S. Ct. 1976 ), we nevertheless are of the opinion that the principles of due process encompassed within the void-for-vagueness doctrine are so fundamental that there can be no doubt as to their applicability to juveniles.

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

OH 142 (1972–2026) PA 114 (1975–2026) CA 93 (1968–2026) WA 69 (1971–2025) CT 67 (1979–2025) MN 57 (1977–2017) TX 49 (1968–2024) ID 43 (1977–2025) CO 43 (1978–2024) MI 40 (1967–2026) NY 38 (1973–2025) FL 36 (1980–2019) AL 32 (1983–2018) IA 28 (1986–2025) MD 25 (1978–2020) NE 25 (1985–2024) MO 24 (1980–2022) ME 21 (1974–2024) NM 21 (1983–2024) ND 20 (1984–2025) WI 19 (1972–2024) NV 19 (1992–2024) VA 18 (1987–2024) UT 17 (1991–2018) VT 17 (1989–2020) KY 17 (1987–2026) MA 16 (1975–2025) AR 15 (1980–2026) GA 15 (1983–2020) NJ 15 (1968–2021) MS 13 (1976–2021) MT 12 (1985–2020) IL 11 (1978–2021) OK 11 (1994–2018) LA 9 (1986–2023) KS 9 (1989–2026) NC 8 (1999–2026) SC 8 (2007–2025) AK 7 (1969–2024) IN 7 (1992–2024) VI 6 (1995–2015) TN 6 (1996–2025) DC 6 (1975–2023) SD 5 (1983–2015) HI 5 (1981–2016) AZ 5 (1983–2017) RI 4 (1996–2015) OR 3 (1976–1980) WV 3 (1985–2022) DE 2 (1991–1998) GU 2 (2021–2024)

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.

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