homicide exception in Illinois

8 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2021 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Gilmoregreen illappct · 2005 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021 2 sentences 2021People v. Gilmore, 356 Ill. 2018People v. Gilmore, 356 Ill.	2	2
People v. Hartgreen illappct · 1990 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000We note the homicide exception to the physician-patient privilege also applies in reckless homicide cases (People v. Hart, 194 Ill. 2000We note the homicide exception to the physician-patient privilege also applies in reckless homicide cases ( People v. Hart , 194 Ill.	2	2
People v. Batesgreen illappct · 1988 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000App. 3d 997, 1003 (1990)) and in prosecutions where the written results of blood-alcohol tests are admissible (People v. Bates, 169 Ill. 2000App. 3d 997, 1003 (1990) ) and in prosecutions where the written results of blood-alcohol tests are admissible ( People v. Bates , 169 Ill.	2	2

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Sutton green illappct · 2000 2 sentences 2001Without expressing any opinion on the case, we note that in People v. Sutton, 316 Ill.App.3d 874 , 250 Ill.Dec. 780 , 739 N.E.2d 543 (2000), the appellate court recently held that the admissibility provision of section 104-14(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure took precedence over a homicide exception to the physician-patient privilege under section 8-802 of the Code of Civil Procedure, stating that, to the extent the two statutes were in conflict, the more specific and detailed fitness scheme of section 104-14(a) was controlling. 2001Without expressing any opinion on the case, we note that in People v. Sutton, 316 Ill.App.3d 874 , 250 Ill.Dec. 780 , 739 N.E.2d 543 (2000), the appellate court recently held that the admissibility provision of section 104-14(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure took precedence over a homicide exception to the physician-patient privilege under section 8-802 of the Code of Civil Procedure, stating that, to the extent the two statutes were in conflict, the more specific and detailed fitness scheme of section 104-14(a) was controlling.	2	2001–2009
People v. Wilson green ill · 1994 2 sentences 2000In People v. Wilson, 164 Ill. 2d 436 (1994), the court applied the Doe interpretation of the homicide exception. 2000In People v. Wilson , 164 Ill. 2d 436 (1994), the court applied the Doe interpretation of the homicide exception .	2	2000–2000
People v. Doe green illappct · 1991 2 sentences 1994The exception contained in section 10(a)(9) of the Act states: "Records and communications of the recipient may be disclosed in investigations of and trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide." (Ill.Rev.Stat.1991, ch. 91½ par. 810(a)(9).) As the appellate court aptly stated in People v. Doe (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 962, 967 , 156 Ill.Dec. 257 , 570 N.E.2d 733 : "The legislature intentionally included the words `directly' and `immediate' in this exception. 1994The exception contained in section 10(a)(9) of the Act states: "Records and communications of the recipient may be disclosed in investigations of and trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide." (Ill.Rev.Stat.1991, ch. 91½ par. 810(a)(9).) As the appellate court aptly stated in People v. Doe (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 962, 967 , 156 Ill.Dec. 257 , 570 N.E.2d 733 : "The legislature intentionally included the words `directly' and `immediate' in this exception.	1	1994–1994
The People v. Buchholz green ill · 1936 1 sentence 1950(People v. Grove, 356 Ill. 246 ; People v. Buchholz, 363 Ill. 270 .) Such good reputation is present in this case, and, moreover, the other testimony^ does not convince us beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not commit the homicide in defense of his habitation.	1	1950–1950
The People v. Grove neutral ill · 1934 1 sentence 1950(People v. Grove, 356 Ill. 246 ; People v. Buchholz, 363 Ill. 270 .) Such good reputation is present in this case, and, moreover, the other testimony^ does not convince us beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not commit the homicide in defense of his habitation.	1	1950–1950

Where else courts name it

FL 15 (1985–2025) IL 8 (1950–2021) CA 4 (1922–2000) WV 3 (1923–1994) TN 3 (1972–1975) IN 3 (2008–2011) KY 2 (1929–1937) GA 2 (1906–1989) MT 2 (2008–2008) NM 2 (2001–2012) NY 2 (1983–1997) TX 2 (1952–1974)

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