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post-trial hearing in Illinois

73 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2025 5 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Williamsgreen
nyappdiv · 1971 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Cf. Childers v. State, 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001) (no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams, 36 App.Div.2d 1018, 321 N.Y.S.2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold, 44 App.Div.2d 191, 353 N.Y.S.2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding rea

2005Cf. Childers v. State , 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001)(no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams , 36 App. Div. 2d 1018, 321 NYS 2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold , 44 App. Div. 2d 191, 353 NYS2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding re

33
Childers v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Cf. Childers v. State, 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001) (no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams, 36 App.Div.2d 1018, 321 N.Y.S.2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold, 44 App.Div.2d 191, 353 N.Y.S.2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding rea

2005Cf. Childers v. State , 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001)(no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams , 36 App. Div. 2d 1018, 321 NYS 2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold , 44 App. Div. 2d 191, 353 NYS2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding re

33
People v. Pecorarogreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1992–2010
2 sentences

2010"It is as equally inappropriate for private counsel to argue his incompetence at a post-trial hearing as it is for an appointed public defender." (Emphasis in original.) Pecoraro, 144 Ill.2d at 23 , 161 Ill.

2010"It is as equally inappropriate for private counsel to argue his incompetence at a post-trial hearing as it is for an appointed public defender." (Emphasis in original.) Pecoraro, 144 Ill.2d at 23 , 161 Ill.

23
People v. Nitzgreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1991–1993
2 sentences

1993This constitutes a clear violation of Nitz, which expressly held that where the defendant charges his counsel with incompetence, " 'the trial court should examine the factual matters underlying the defendant’s claim[.] ***.’ [Citations.]” (Nitz, 143 Ill. 2d at 134 , 572 N.E.2d at 919 (Alteration in the original.) 1 ) Therefore, under Nitz this action must be remanded for an exploration of defendant’s claim that his counsel lost potentially exculpatory evidence, as well as for consideration of the other points raised in his motion.

1993This constitutes a clear violation of Nitz, which expressly held that where the defendant charges his counsel with incompetence, " 'the trial court should examine the factual matters underlying the defendant’s claim[.] ***.’ [Citations.]” (Nitz, 143 Ill. 2d at 134 , 572 N.E.2d at 919 (Alteration in the original.) 1 ) Therefore, under Nitz this action must be remanded for an exploration of defendant’s claim that his counsel lost potentially exculpatory evidence, as well as for consideration of the other points raised in his motion.

22
People v. Krankelgreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 9 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1984–2011
2 sentences

2011See also People v. Krankel, 102 Ill. 2d 181, 189 (1984) (announcing a new rule requiring what would come to be known as a Krankel hearing whereby a case is remanded for a post-trial hearing on a pro se ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim, without providing detailed directions on how to conduct such a hearing).

1990On appeal, defendant argues the failure of the trial judge to properly consider defendant’s pro se motion and to appoint other counsel to represent defendant in a post-trial hearing, on the ineffectiveness issue constituted error under People v. Krankel (1984), 102 Ill. 2d 181 , 464 N.E.2d 1045 .

19
People v. Simpsongreen
illappct · 1984 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–1988
2 sentences

1988App. 3d 822 , 473 N.E.2d 350 wherein the reviewing court remanded the cause for a new post-trial hearing because the trial court had refused to grant the defendant substitute counsel to argue a post-trial motion for a new trial based upon the ineffective assistance of counsel at defendant’s trial. ( 129 Ill.

1988App. 3d 822 , 473 N.E.2d 350 wherein the reviewing court remanded the cause for a new post-trial hearing because the trial court had refused to grant the defendant substitute counsel to argue a post-trial motion for a new trial based upon the ineffective assistance of counsel at defendant’s trial. ( 129 Ill.

13
Foutch v. O'BRYANTgreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–2025
2 sentences

2025See Foutch, 99 Ill. 2d at 392 (“As there is no transcript of the hearing on the motion to vacate here, there is no basis for holding that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion.”) ¶ 69 In his reply brief, plaintiff argues that a report of proceedings is “not necessary to resolve this case.” According to plaintiff, “all of the issues raised by [p]laintiff were real-time evidentiary and discovery issues during trial, ruled on in real-time by the trial court.” Plaintiff insists that the “court’s explanation [for] its rationale 10 months later, if such rationale was even given

1985B.J. 82 (1984).) Although we do not have included in the record on appeal the transcript of the hearing on the motion to dismiss North Shore or of the post-trial hearing, which is the city’s responsibility as appellant to provide to this court (see Foutch v. O’Bryant (1984), 99 Ill. 2d 389, 391-92 , 459 N.E.2d 958 ), the city has neither alleged bad faith nor explained why the settlement was not made, in good faith in any of its pleadings or memoranda in the proceedings below.

12
People v. Baileygreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024People v. Bailey, 375 Ill.

11
People v. Wilborngreen
illappct · 2011 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Wilborn, 2011 IL App (1st) 092802, ¶ 79 (“Decisions concerning which witnesses to call at trial and what evidence to present on defendant’s behalf ultimately rest with trial counsel.”) 18 No. 1-19-1317 ¶ 70 At the post-trial hearing, counsel explained why he thought he didn’t need Norris.

11
People v. Friedmangreen
illappct · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009At trial, defense counsel alleged in his posttrial motion that more than one hour had passed and argued at the post-trial hearing that 45 minutes or “however much time elapsed.” Neither 45 minutes nor 1 hour appears “short.” See, e.g., People v. Friedman, 144 Ill.

2009App. 3d 895, 903-04 , 494 N.E.2d 760, 765 (1986) (finding that where the jury returned a verdict five minutes after the trial court’s comment, the court impermissibly hastened the verdict).

11
People v. Hoskinsgreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Smith v. Phillipsgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11

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 (58)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Jackson green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

1988The court remanded for a post-trial hearing on defendant’s motion in keeping with the guidelines established in People v. Jackson (1985), 131 Ill.

1988App. 3d 128 , 474 N.E.2d 466 (trial judge brought defendant’s letter complaining of the ineffective assistance of counsel to the attention of the attorneys immediately prior to the post-trial hearing).) Thus, defendant did not pursue the matter contained in his letter and, in these circumstances, waived any issue in this regard on appeal.

51987–1992
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1992After finding that defendant had not established ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington (1984), 466 U.S. 668 , 80 L.

1987Ed. 2d 674 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 .) This court has held that failure to appoint new counsel for a post-trial hearing upon allegation of incompetence at trial does not always require substitution of counsel.

41985–1992
People v. Reingold green
nyappdiv · 1974
2 sentences

2005Cf. Childers v. State, 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001) (no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams, 36 App.Div.2d 1018, 321 N.Y.S.2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold, 44 App.Div.2d 191, 353 N.Y.S.2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding rea

2005Cf. Childers v. State , 782 So.2d 513, 518 (2001)(no formal hearing on the use of physical restraints is necessary, but where there is a total lack of a record, the decision should be remanded for a hearing); See also, People v. Williams , 36 App. Div. 2d 1018, 321 NYS 2d 463 (1971)(where the facts relevant to the needs of restraint of defendant are not sufficiently developed at trial, a post-trial hearing should be held on that issue); People v. Reingold , 44 App. Div. 2d 191, 353 NYS2d 978 (1974)(post-trial hearing must be had, wherein evidence should be presented for the record regarding re

32004–2005
People v. Williams green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2001Specifically, the defendant claimed that "the trial court failed to examine the readily apparent ineffective assistance when defense counsel, at the post-trial hearing, revealed that he had additional witnesses who were not called at trial." Williams , 224 Ill.

2001Specifically, the defendant claimed that “the trial court failed to exam-inc the readily apparent ineffective assistance when defense counsel, at the post-trial hearing, revealed that he had additional witnesses who were not called at trial.” Williams, 224 Ill.

22001–2001
People v. Cano green
illappct · 1991
2 sentences

1992App. 3d 725, 730 , 581 N.E.2d 236, 240 .) The conflict may arise at a post-trial hearing as well.

1992App. 3d 725 , 581 N.E.2d 236 , this court recently held that, under the particular facts of that case, defendant’s filing of a disciplinary claim against defense counsel created a conflict of interest requiring appointment of new counsel for the post-trial hearing.

21992–1992
People v. Norris green
illappct · 1977
2 sentences

1992People v. Norris (1977), 46 Ill.

1981(People v. Smith (1967), 37 Ill. 2d 622 , 230 N.E.2d 169 .) In Smith, the alleged conflict occurred at a post-conviction hearing, but the conflict may arise at a post-trial hearing (People v. Norris (1977), 46 Ill.

21981–1992
Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1990App. 3d at 530 ) was not sufficient to meet the standard of specificity set forth in Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344, 349-50 .

1988Accordingly, we deem this issue waived on appeal. 107 Ill. 2d R. 366(bX2Xiii); Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344 , 415 N.E.2d 337 .

21988–1990
The PEOPLE v. Smith green
ill · 1967
2 sentences

1985The facts before us are identical to those in People v. Smith (1967), 37 Ill. 2d 622 , 230 N.E.2d 169 , and, accordingly, we remand this cause for a new post-trial hearing on defendant’s allegation of ineffective assistance of trial counsel.

1985The facts before us are identical to those in People v. Smith (1967), 37 Ill. 2d 622 , 230 N.E.2d 169 , and, accordingly, we remand this cause for a new post-trial hearing on defendant’s allegation of ineffective assistance of trial counsel.

21981–1985
State v. Scherer green
kanctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2025Id. at 369 . ¶ 105 Here, the County has repeatedly taken the position that it received a judgment following the hearing on August 4, 2021, a position that Judge Chapman and Judge Gibson ultimately agreed with.

12025–2025
People v. Roddis green
ill · 2021
1 sentence

2021People v. Roddis, 2020 IL 124352, ¶ 35 .

12021–2021
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2010To read Pecoraro as distinguishing between appointed and retained counsel would create a conflict with Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335 , 64 L.

2010To read Pecoraro as distinguishing between appointed and retained counsel would create a conflict with Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335 , 64 L.

12010–2010
People v. Poe green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

2003Defendant claims that even if the court was mistaken in finding defendant not guilty, the acquittal must stand where it is based on an error of fact or law, no matter how egregious, citing Poe , 121 Ill.

12003–2003
People v. Giles green
illappct · 1994
1 sentence

1996People v. Giles, 261 Ill.

11996–1996
People v. Pendleton green
illappct · 1977
1 sentence

1994The State cites to People v. Pendleton (1977), 52 Ill.

11994–1994
People v. Roberts neutral
illappct · 1977
1 sentence

1994App. 3d 506 , 369 N.E.2d 356 , our court addressed the question of whether a defendant’s recantation in a post-trial hearing entitled her to a defense for perjury under section 32 — 2(c) of the Criminal Code.

11994–1994
People v. Griffin green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1993App. 3d at 182 , 463 N.E.2d at 1072 .) However, at the post-trial hearing, the State’s Attorney admitted there was an understanding with the witness’ attorney that the State wanted the witness’ cooperation in the murder trial and that they were holding off on the theft trial in order to maintain leverage on the witness.

11993–1993
State v. Sinclair green
washctapp · 1986
1 sentence

1992(See State v. Sinclair, 46 Wash. App. at 436 , 730 R2d at 744 (defendant offered only “a vague account of how counsel had lied” but otherwise “failed to articulate any reason” to the trial or appellate courts for replacing counsel).) We do not believe the trial court violated defendant’s sixth amendment right to conflict-free counsel by refusing defendant’s last-minute request to appoint counsel other than his private counsel (who may not even have been fired yet by defendant) to assist him at the post-trial hearing.

11992–1992
People v. Perez green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

1992In People v. Perez (1992), 148 Ill. 2d 168 , in a death penalty post-conviction hearing, defense counsel was found ineffective when he failed to pursue or send a court-appointed investigator to pursue mitigating information and witnesses supplied by defendant.

1992In People v. Perez (1992), 148 Ill.2d 168 , 170 Ill.Dec. 304 , 592 N.E.2d 984 , in a death penalty post-conviction hearing, defense counsel was found ineffective when he failed to pursue or send a court-appointed investigator to pursue mitigating information and witnesses supplied by defendant.

11992–1992
People v. Harris green
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1992App. 3d 507 , 552 N.E.2d 1078 , which review when the trial judge should appoint independent counsel to consider a defendant’s post-trial claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.

11992–1992
People v. Jameson green
illappct · 1987
11991–1991
People v. Bernasco green
ill · 1990
2 sentences

1991In People v. Bernasco (1990), 138 Ill. 2d 349 , 562 N.E.2d 958 , the supreme court held that a valid Miranda waiver must be knowing and intelligent in addition to being voluntary and free from coercion.

1991In People v. Bernasco (1990), 138 Ill. 2d 349 , 562 N.E.2d 958 , the supreme court held that a valid Miranda waiver must be knowing and intelligent in addition to being voluntary and free from coercion.

11991–1991
Bethlehem Steel Corp. v. Tishman-Adams, Inc. neutral
illappct · 1977
11991–1991
People v. Turk green
illappct · 1981
11990–1990
People v. Banks green
ill · 1987
11990–1990
People v. Taylor green
ill · 1984
11989–1989
People v. Carlson green
ill · 1980
11988–1988
People v. Clark neutral
illappct · 1980
11988–1988
People v. Kubat green
ill · 1983
11988–1988
People v. Thompson green
illappct · 1984
11987–1987
People v. Mallette green
illappct · 1985
11987–1987
People v. Banks neutral
illappct · 1984
11987–1987
People v. Porter green
ill · 1986
11986–1986
Montgomery Ward & Co. v. Wetzel green
illappct · 1981
11986–1986
Wilson-Jump Co. v. McCarthy-Hundrieser & Associates green
illappct · 1980
11986–1986
People v. Cole green
ill · 1973
11985–1985
People v. Miller green
ill · 1980
11985–1985
People v. Krankel neutral
illappct · 1983
11985–1985
People v. Blakes neutral
illappct · 1984
11985–1985
The People v. Baker green
ill · 1959
11984–1984
People v. Hunt green
illappct · 1983
11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 73 (1973–2025) GA 50 (1977–2026) TX 41 (1982–2025) MS 29 (1991–2023) FL 28 (1966–2021) DC 26 (1978–2015) PA 25 (1967–2026) MO 24 (1981–2025) VA 19 (1989–2025) OH 12 (1990–2021) ID 11 (1989–2023) CA 11 (1971–2025) MT 10 (1990–2018) WV 10 (1983–2026) NY 10 (1969–2012) IA 9 (1985–2026) AL 9 (1989–2013) MI 8 (1977–2021) NJ 7 (1991–2017) HI 7 (1993–2013) KS 7 (1957–2007) MD 6 (1987–2016) SC 6 (1998–2026) MN 6 (1985–2006) OR 6 (1981–2021) WI 6 (1985–2024) LA 5 (1976–2013) IN 5 (1989–2015) WA 5 (1979–2021) TN 4 (1993–2014) DE 4 (1975–2017) KY 4 (1987–2008) AZ 4 (1979–2003) NM 4 (1990–2023) CO 4 (1984–2025) NV 4 (1991–2021) MA 3 (1994–1998) UT 3 (1987–2018) SD 3 (1997–2015) OK 2 (1991–2004) VI 2 (2007–2011) ME 2 (2006–2007) AK 2 (1986–2011) RI 2 (2003–2004)

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