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presumption against waiver in Illinois

10 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Campbellgreen
ill · 2003 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021
2 sentences

2014Although constitutional rights may be waived, "[t]here is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights." People v. Campbell, 208 Ill. 2d 203, 211 (2003).

2014Although constitutional rights may be waived, “[t]here is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.” People v. Campbell, 208 Ill. 2d 203, 211 (2003).

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Brookhart v. Janisgreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2014
2 sentences

2006The Court has also held that “[tjhere is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights [citation], and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ [Citation.]” Brookhart, 384 U.S. at 4 , 16 L.

2006The Court has also held that “[tjhere is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights [citation], and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ [Citation.]” Brookhart, 384 U.S. at 4 , 16 L.

35
Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–2014
2 sentences

1988In order to admit the fruits of such questioning, the Supreme Court has ruled "it was incumbent upon the State to prove `an intentional relinquishment or abandonment *467 of a known right or privilege'" ( Brewer v. Williams (1977), 430 U.S. 387, 404 , 51 L.Ed.2d 424, 439 , 97 S.Ct. 1232, 1242 , quoting Johnson v. Zerbst (1938), 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 .) Moreover, as the Court has repeatedly affirmed, courts should "`indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver of fundamental constitutional rights'" ( Jackson, 475 U.S. at 633 , 89 L.Ed.2d at 640 , 1

1988Ed. 2d at 1466, 58 S. Ct. at 1023 ).) Because the presumption against waiver “applies equally to an alleged waiver of the right to counsel whether at trial or at a critical stage of pretrial proceedings” (Brewer, 430 U.S. at 404 , 51 L.

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People v. Baezgreen
ill · 2011 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Baez, 241 Ill. 2d at 116 .

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Stroud green
ill · 2004
2 sentences

2014Campbell, 208 Ill. 2d at 211 ; Stroud, 208 Ill. 2d at 403 .

2014Campbell, 208 Ill. 2d at 211 ; Stroud, 208 Ill. 2d at 403 .

22014–2014
Brewer v. Williams green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1988Ed. 2d at 1466, 58 S. Ct. at 1023 ).) Because the presumption against waiver “applies equally to an alleged waiver of the right to counsel whether at trial or at a critical stage of pretrial proceedings” (Brewer, 430 U.S. at 404 , 51 L.

1988Ed. 2d at 1466, 58 S. Ct. at 1023 ).) Because the presumption against waiver “applies equally to an alleged waiver of the right to counsel whether at trial or at a critical stage of pretrial proceedings” (Brewer, 430 U.S. at 404 , 51 L.

11988–1988
Michigan v. Jackson red
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1988In order to admit the fruits of such questioning, the Supreme Court has ruled "it was incumbent upon the State to prove `an intentional relinquishment or abandonment *467 of a known right or privilege'" ( Brewer v. Williams (1977), 430 U.S. 387, 404 , 51 L.Ed.2d 424, 439 , 97 S.Ct. 1232, 1242 , quoting Johnson v. Zerbst (1938), 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 .) Moreover, as the Court has repeatedly affirmed, courts should "`indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver of fundamental constitutional rights'" ( Jackson, 475 U.S. at 633 , 89 L.Ed.2d at 640 , 1

1988In order to admit the fruits of such questioning, the Supreme Court has ruled "it was incumbent upon the State to prove `an intentional relinquishment or abandonment *467 of a known right or privilege'" ( Brewer v. Williams (1977), 430 U.S. 387, 404 , 51 L.Ed.2d 424, 439 , 97 S.Ct. 1232, 1242 , quoting Johnson v. Zerbst (1938), 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 .) Moreover, as the Court has repeatedly affirmed, courts should "`indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver of fundamental constitutional rights'" ( Jackson, 475 U.S. at 633 , 89 L.Ed.2d at 640 , 1

11988–1988

Where else courts name it

TX 34 (1983–2026) NY 26 (1964–2022) NM 25 (1982–2025) WA 20 (1974–2025) OH 20 (1970–2023) AL 16 (1984–2013) LA 15 (1984–2021) NJ 14 (1970–2025) UT 13 (1993–2021) NC 13 (1931–2014) ID 11 (1967–2025) IL 10 (1988–2025) VA 10 (1986–2026) GA 9 (1970–2024) MO 8 (1982–2008) CA 8 (1966–2017) CT 7 (1921–2025) MI 7 (1969–2022) IN 6 (1982–2017) KY 5 (2010–2025) TN 4 (1997–2026) MD 4 (1901–1993) MA 4 (1979–2011) MS 3 (2010–2013) PA 3 (1970–2019) VI 2 (2016–2017) WI 2 (1915–2022) NH 2 (2014–2018) MT 2 (1988–2003) FL 2 (2005–2015)

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