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general intent requirement in Illinois

7 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1987–1995 0 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)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Burpogreen
ill · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The majority is correct to point out that the defendant's interpretation of the statute is "flawed," as it fails to consider all of the statute's elements, especially that directed to the victim's consent. ( 164 Ill.2d at 264 , 207 Ill.Dec. at 505 , 647 N.E.2d at 998 ("[u]nder the statute, the prosecution must prove not only the act of sexual penetration but also that the defendant knew that the patient did not consent").) A prosecution of an accused under section 12-13(a)(2) must prove both the accused's intentional act of penetration and knowledge of the victim's inability to give knowing co

1995The majority is correct to point out that the defendant's interpretation of the statute is "flawed," as it fails to consider all of the statute's elements, especially that directed to the victim's consent. ( 164 Ill.2d at 264 , 207 Ill.Dec. at 505 , 647 N.E.2d at 998 ("[u]nder the statute, the prosecution must prove not only the act of sexual penetration but also that the defendant knew that the patient did not consent").) A prosecution of an accused under section 12-13(a)(2) must prove both the accused's intentional act of penetration and knowledge of the victim's inability to give knowing co

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People v. Williamsgreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Thus, by this construction, the aggravated criminal sexual assault statute, as applied to physicians conducting vaginal examinations, now appears to possess both the general intent requirement (see Terrell, 132 Ill.2d at 209 , 138 Ill.Dec. 176 , 547 N.E.2d 145 (proof of an intentional or knowing act by the accused)) and this particular specific intent requirement (proof of the accused's intent to exceed the scope of reasonable medical standards). ( Cf. People v. Williams (1989), 191 Ill.App.3d 269, 275 , 138 Ill.Dec. 441 , 547 N.E.2d 608 (criminal sexual assault is a general intent offense).)

1995Thus, by this construction, the aggravated criminal sexual assault statute, as applied to physicians conducting vaginal examinations, now appears to possess both the general intent requirement (see Terrell, 132 Ill.2d at 209 , 138 Ill.Dec. 176 , 547 N.E.2d 145 (proof of an intentional or knowing act by the accused)) and this particular specific intent requirement (proof of the accused's intent to exceed the scope of reasonable medical standards). ( Cf. People v. Williams (1989), 191 Ill.App.3d 269, 275 , 138 Ill.Dec. 441 , 547 N.E.2d 608 (criminal sexual assault is a general intent offense).)

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People v. Terrellgreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Thus, by this construction, the aggravated criminal sexual assault statute, as applied to physicians conducting vaginal examinations, now appears to possess both the general intent requirement (see Terrell, 132 Ill.2d at 209 , 138 Ill.Dec. 176 , 547 N.E.2d 145 (proof of an intentional or knowing act by the accused)) and this particular specific intent requirement (proof of the accused's intent to exceed the scope of reasonable medical standards). ( Cf. People v. Williams (1989), 191 Ill.App.3d 269, 275 , 138 Ill.Dec. 441 , 547 N.E.2d 608 (criminal sexual assault is a general intent offense).)

1995Thus, by this construction, the aggravated criminal sexual assault statute, as applied to physicians conducting vaginal examinations, now appears to possess both the general intent requirement (see Terrell, 132 Ill. 2d at 209 (proof of an intentional or knowing act by the accused)) and this particular specific intent requirement (proof of the accused’s intent to exceed the scope of reasonable medical standards).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Ortiz green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

1988App. 3d at 792 , 508 N.E.2d at 494 .) An offense involving sexual penetration is a general intent crime, and a mental state of intent, knowledge, or recklessness would be implied to satisfy the general intent requirement. ( 155 Ill.

1988App. 3d at 792 , 508 N.E.2d at 494 .) An offense involving sexual penetration is a general intent crime, and a mental state of intent, knowledge, or recklessness would be implied to satisfy the general intent requirement. ( 155 Ill.

31988–1990
People v. Leonard green
illappct · 1988
1 sentence

1990(People v. Leonard (1988), 171 Ill.

11990–1990
People v. Talley green
illappct · 1988
1 sentence

1989(People v. Talley (1988), 177 Ill.

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

1987App. 3d 1, 9 , 482 N.E.2d 1053 .) In any event, it has been determined that an offense involving sexual penetration is a general intent crime such that a mental state of either intent, knowledge, or recklessness will be implied to satisfy the general intent requirement.

11987–1987
People v. Burmeister green
illappct · 1986
1 sentence

1987(People v. Burmeister (1986), 147 Ill.

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

CA 43 (1959–2026) NM 31 (1986–2025) IA 8 (2014–2025) CT 8 (2001–2026) KS 7 (1983–2014) MI 7 (1984–2025) IL 7 (1987–1995) NV 6 (1964–2024) CO 4 (1972–2016) WY 4 (1997–2023) AZ 3 (1977–1984) NC 3 (2020–2020) TX 3 (1986–1989) MN 3 (2015–2024) PA 2 (2013–2021) NH 2 (1996–2007) UT 2 (2012–2019) DC 2 (2002–2013) AK 2 (1984–1984) NY 2 (1996–2002)

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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