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State has confessed error in Illinois

7 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2026 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Wallsgreen
ill · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People v. Smith, 228 Ill. 2d 95, 104 (2008) (“A reviewing court has an independent duty to consider issues of jurisdiction, regardless of whether either party has raised them.”). ¶ 15 The rules governing appeals in cases where Rule 604(d) applies “plainly require[ ] [a] defendant to file [their] notice of appeal within 30 days after entry of the trial court’s order disposing of [any] motion directed against the final judgment.” (Emphasis added.) People v. Walls, 2022 IL 127965, ¶ 19 .

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People v. Smithgreen
ill · 2008 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People v. Smith, 228 Ill. 2d 95, 104 (2008) (“A reviewing court has an independent duty to consider issues of jurisdiction, regardless of whether either party has raised them.”). ¶ 15 The rules governing appeals in cases where Rule 604(d) applies “plainly require[ ] [a] defendant to file [their] notice of appeal within 30 days after entry of the trial court’s order disposing of [any] motion directed against the final judgment.” (Emphasis added.) People v. Walls, 2022 IL 127965, ¶ 19 .

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Harris green
ill · 2025
1 sentence

2026Additionally, we would be remiss if we did not note, “[i]t is well settled that, where an appellate court’s mandate remands a case with specific directions that are precise and unambiguous to do some act, the circuit court must follow the direction of the mandate.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Harris, 2025 IL 130351, ¶ 47 . ¶ 14 Although the State has confessed error and the parties request these cases be remanded for strict compliance with this court’s prior orders and Rule 604(d), we have determined we lack jurisdiction and must dismiss defendant’s appeal.

12026–2026
People v. Garcia green
illappct · 1991
1 sentence

1993(People v. Garcia (1991), 217 Ill.

11993–1993
Chapman v. Salvador neutral
illappct · 1966
1 sentence

1993Although an agreement of the parties does not control the judicial function of this court (Chapman v. Salvador (1966), 71 Ill.

11993–1993
People v. King green
ill · 1977
2 sentences

1981(People v. King (1977), 66 Ill. 2d 551 , 363 N.E.2d 838 .) Defendants argue that the judgment of conviction and sentence on the less serious of the offenses— battery — should be vacated and the State has confessed error on this point.

1981(People v. King (1977), 66 Ill. 2d 551 , 363 N.E.2d 838 .) Defendants argue that the judgment of conviction and sentence on the less serious of the offenses— battery — should be vacated and the State has confessed error on this point.

11981–1981
People v. Moore green
ill · 1978
2 sentences

1978This court subsequently decided in People v. Moore (1978), 69 Ill. 2d 520 , that a minimum sentence of four years is not required on conviction of attempted murder, and in its reply brief the State has confessed error on this point.

1978This court subsequently decided in People v. Moore (1978), 69 Ill.2d 520 , that a minimum sentence of four years is not required on conviction of attempted murder, and in its reply brief the State has confessed error on this point.

11978–1978
People v. Lilly green
ill · 1974
2 sentences

1975The State has confessed error on this point and on the strength of People v. Lilly, 56 Ill.2d 493 , 309 N.E.2d 1 , we agree that the judgments entered on those charges must be reversed.

1975The State has confessed error on this point and on the strength of People v. Lilly, 56 Ill.2d 493 , 309 N.E.2d 1 , we agree that the judgments entered on those charges must be reversed.

11975–1975
The People v. Flynn green
ill · 1956
1 sentence

1967The State has confessed error as to the latter (People v. Flynn, 8 Ill.2d 116 ), but aslcs that we determine admissibility of the confession.

11967–1967

Where else courts name it

TX 7 (1975–2021) IL 7 (1967–2026) FL 6 (1990–2019) VT 3 (2015–2019) AK 3 (1979–2009) WV 2 (2000–2021) NM 2 (1983–2007)

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