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oral instruction in Illinois

55 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1898–2025 6 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Department of Central Management Services v. Illinois Labor Relations Board, State Panelgreen
illappct · 2010 · cited in 8 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2020
2 sentences

2016Similar to the procedure used to resolve a motion for summary judgment, an oral hearing will occur only if the parties’ opposing documents fail to resolve an important question about the petition or, in other words, only if “the investigation discloses that there is reasonable cause to believe that there are unresolved issues relating to the question concerning representation.” Department of Central Management Services/Illinois Commerce Comm’n v. Illinois Labor Relations Board, State Panel, 406 Ill.

2016In short, the Board will hold an oral hearing “only if it has reasonable grounds for believing that the case presents unresolved issues, significant questions that have resisted resolution through the written submissions.” Id. ¶ 43 In its argument on appeal, the Clerk entirely ignores subsection (b)(3) and focuses exclusively on subsection (b)(5).

48
The People v. Sailorgreen
ill · 1969 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1973–2013
2 sentences

1973However, as was stated in People v. Rambo, 123 Ill.App.2d 299, 303 , 260 N.E.2d 119 : “A written waiver, as well as an oral waiver, may be an express waiver if it is properly and knowingly made; but signing a printed form has become such a routine formality that a perfunctory signing — without proof that the form was read by the defendant and understood by him — cannot be accepted as a substitute for an express waiver, understanding^ made after careful interrogation by the court.” We are mindful of the fact that in People v. Sailor, 43 Ill.2d 256 , 253 N.E.2d 397 , and subsequent Appellate Cou

1973However, as was stated in People v. Rambo, 123 Ill.App.2d 299, 303 , 260 N.E.2d 119 : “A written waiver, as well as an oral waiver, may be an express waiver if it is properly and knowingly made; but signing a printed form has become such a routine formality that a perfunctory signing — without proof that the form was read by the defendant and understood by him — cannot be accepted as a substitute for an express waiver, understanding^ made after careful interrogation by the court.” We are mindful of the fact that in People v. Sailor, 43 Ill.2d 256 , 253 N.E.2d 397 , and subsequent Appellate Cou

34
People v. Murrellgreen
ill · 1975 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See People v. Murrell, 60 Ill. 2d 287, 290 (1975); People v. Sailor, 43 Ill. 2d 256, 260 (1969).

2013See People v. Murrell, 60 Ill. 2d 287, 290 (1975); People v. Sailor, 43 Ill. 2d 256, 260 (1969).

33
Dept. of Cent. Management Services v. Ilrbgreen
illappct · 2011 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Department of Central Management Services, 2011 IL App (4th) 090966 , ¶ 25, 959 N.E.2d 114 . ¶ 32 As to an oral hearing, section 1300.60(d)(2)(B) of Title 80 of the Illinois Administrative Code (80 Ill.

2015See Department of Central Management Services, 2011 IL App (4th) 090966 , ¶ 25, 959 N.E.2d 114 . ¶ 32 As to an oral hearing, section 1300.60(d)(2)(B) of Title 80 of the Illinois Administrative Code (80 Ill.

22
People v. Eyengreen
illappct · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004People v. Eyen, 291 Ill.

2004People v. Eyen, 291 Ill.App.3d 38, 41 , 225 Ill.Dec. 249 , 683 N.E.2d 193 (1997).

22
People v. Kirkgreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. ¶¶ 28, 35. ¶ 42 Similarly, in Kirk, the defendant asserted that postconviction counsel provided unreasonable assistance for failing to amend the petition to include an oral claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, which counsel asserted during argument on the State’s motion to dismiss. 2012 IL App (1st) 101606, ¶ 27 .

2023See e.g., Schlosser, 2012 IL App (1st) 092523 ; see also People v. Kirk, 2012 IL App (1st) 101606, ¶ 36 (holding that appointed postconviction counsel rendered unreasonable assistance in violation of Rule 651(c) when he failed to amend the pro se petition to include the oral claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel claim that he asserted during the hearing on the State’s motion to dismiss the petition.) ¶ 69 In coming to this decision, we express no opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s underlying claim or whether an evidentiary hearing on his claim would be appropriate in this

12
People v. Schlossergreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2023
2 sentences

2023See e.g., Schlosser, 2012 IL App (1st) 092523 ; see also People v. Kirk, 2012 IL App (1st) 101606, ¶ 36 (holding that appointed postconviction counsel rendered unreasonable assistance in violation of Rule 651(c) when he failed to amend the pro se petition to include the oral claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel claim that he asserted during the hearing on the State’s motion to dismiss the petition.) ¶ 69 In coming to this decision, we express no opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s underlying claim or whether an evidentiary hearing on his claim would be appropriate in this

2012Schlosser, 2012 IL App (1st) 092523, ¶¶ 25-26 . ¶ 31 Here, as in Schlosser, counsel raised an oral claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel for the first and only time at a hearing on the State’s motion to dismiss the defendant’s postconviction petition.

12
Simmons v. Garcesgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Simmons, 198 Ill. 2d at 571 (“The scope and character of closing argument are left to the discretion of the trial judge, who enjoys the best position to view the demeanor of counsel and the atmosphere of the trial.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)). ¶ 33 Defendants complain that this ruling unfairly restricted the defense argument on sole proximate cause by prohibiting a statement that the evidence was “unrebutted.” The colloquy between the trial court and counsel indicates the limited scope of the trial court’s ruling: “[PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL]: Oral motion in limine that [sic] barring the D

11
People v. Johnsongreen
ill · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Johnson, 154 Ill. 2d at 246 (holding that it is the duty of the trial court, not the reviewing court, to determine based on a complete record whether the postconviction claim requires an evidentiary hearing). ¶ 70 ¶ 71 III.

11
Kane v. Motorola, Inc.green
illappct · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Kane, 335 Ill.

11
People v. Williamsgreen
ill · 1999 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012People v. Williams, 186 Ill. 2d 55, 61-62 (1999). ¶ 27 The defendant next claims that counsel rendered unreasonable assistance because he failed to amend the defendant’s petition to include the oral claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel he asserted during argument on the State’s motion to dismiss.

11
Lawless v. Central Production Credit Ass'ngreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Lawless v. Central Production Credit Ass’n, 228 Ill.

11
People v. Dennygreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996App. 3d 345, 360-61 , 608 N.E.2d 1313, 1324 (1993); IPI Criminal 3d No. 3.14, Committee Note, at 85 ("At the time the evidence which is the subject of this instruction is first presented to the jury, the Committee recommends that an oral instruction should be given to explain to the jury the limited purpose of this evidence, unless the defendant objects to that instruction”).

11
Watson Lumber Co. v. Guennewiggreen
illappct · 1967 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
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 (43)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Porter green
illappct · 1994
2 sentences

2000Said motion heard and denied.' " Porter , 258 Ill.

2000Said motion heard and denied.’ ” Porter, 258 Ill.

31995–2000
People v. Roe green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2017In People v. Roe, 228 Ill.

2017In People v. Roe, 228 Ill.

22017–2017
People v. Guajardo green
illappct · 1994
2 sentences

2009Guarjardo, 262 Ill.

2009Guajardo, 262 Ill.App.3d at 762 , 201 Ill.

22009–2009
Ellis v. People neutral
ill · 1896
2 sentences

1980Further, we note that the following written instruction was tendered to the jury without objection: “Evidence that on some former occasion a witness made a statement inconsistent with his testimony in this case, may be considered by you in deciding the weight to be given to the testimony of that witness.” Therefore, this is not a case in which an oral instruction was given in the absence of a written instruction, and thus the cases of People v. Callopy (1934), 358 Ill. 11 , 192 N.E. 634 , People v. Kelly (1931), 347 Ill. 221 , 179 N.E. 898 , and Ellis v. The People (1896), 159 Ill. 337 , 42 N.

1980Further, we note that the following written instruction was tendered to the jury without objection: “Evidence that on some former occasion a witness made a statement inconsistent with his testimony in this case, may be considered by you in deciding the weight to be given to the testimony of that witness.” Therefore, this is not a case in which an oral instruction was given in the absence of a written instruction, and thus the cases of People v. Callopy (1934), 358 Ill. 11 , 192 N.E. 634 , People v. Kelly (1931), 347 Ill. 221 , 179 N.E. 898 , and Ellis v. The People (1896), 159 Ill. 337 , 42 N.

21931–1980
People v. Rambo green
illappct · 1970
2 sentences

1973However, as was stated in People v. Rambo, 123 Ill.App.2d 299, 303 , 260 N.E.2d 119 : “A written waiver, as well as an oral waiver, may be an express waiver if it is properly and knowingly made; but signing a printed form has become such a routine formality that a perfunctory signing — without proof that the form was read by the defendant and understood by him — cannot be accepted as a substitute for an express waiver, understanding^ made after careful interrogation by the court.” We are mindful of the fact that in People v. Sailor, 43 Ill.2d 256 , 253 N.E.2d 397 , and subsequent Appellate Cou

1973However, as was stated in People v. Rambo, 123 Ill.App.2d 299, 303 , 260 N.E.2d 119 : “A written waiver, as well as an oral waiver, may be an express waiver if it is properly and knowingly made; but signing a printed form has become such a routine formality that a perfunctory signing — without proof that the form was read by the defendant and understood by him — cannot be accepted as a substitute for an express waiver, understanding^ made after careful interrogation by the court.” We are mindful of the fact that in People v. Sailor, 43 Ill.2d 256 , 253 N.E.2d 397 , and subsequent Appellate Cou

21971–1973
People v. Sanders green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

2025Id. ¶ 85 Here, like Sanders, the oral instruction improperly defined the State’s burden of proof as to the harassment charge involving Valentin.

12025–2025
People v. Horman green
illappct · 2018
1 sentence

2024It explained that the “court could not have ignored” the defendant’s new claims of ineffective assistance if he had “orally pronounced his allegations in open court,” so “[t]he fact that [the defendant] brought the claims in separate letters does not change this duty,” and in fact, “allowing only one preliminary Krankel hearing would lead to absurd results.” Horman, 2018 IL App (3d) 160423, ¶ 29 ; see People v. Butler, 2024 IL App (1st) 221287-U , ¶ 67 (stating the trial court was required to consider a new oral claim of ineffective assistance raised during a preliminary Krankel inquiry, even

12024–2024
People v. Roberson green
illappct · 2021
1 sentence

2024It explained that the “court could not have ignored” the defendant’s new claims of ineffective assistance if he had “orally pronounced his allegations in open court,” so “[t]he fact that [the defendant] brought the claims in separate letters does not change this duty,” and in fact, “allowing only one preliminary Krankel hearing would lead to absurd results.” Horman, 2018 IL App (3d) 160423, ¶ 29 ; see People v. Butler, 2024 IL App (1st) 221287-U , ¶ 67 (stating the trial court was required to consider a new oral claim of ineffective assistance raised during a preliminary Krankel inquiry, even

12024–2024
People v. Smith green
illappct · 2001
1 sentence

2023Id. at 847-49 .

12023–2023
The Clerk of the Circuit Cout of Lake County v. The Illinois Labor Relations Board green
illappct · 2016
2 sentences

2016The Clerk reads subsection (b)(5) as setting forth a two-step - 20 - 2016 IL App (2d) 150849 process in which the first step is the production of sufficient evidence to demonstrate a material issue of fact or law relating to fraud or coercion, and the second step is an oral hearing to determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of fraud or coercion.

2016The Clerk reads subsection (b)(5) as setting forth a two-step - 20 - 2016 IL App (2d) 150849 process in which the first step is the production of sufficient evidence to demonstrate a material issue of fact or law relating to fraud or coercion, and the second step is an oral hearing to determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of fraud or coercion.

12016–2016
People v. Williams green
ill · 1998
2 sentences

2011By contrast, in the case at bar, there was no danger of the jury mistaking this crime for a strict liability crime, since the word “intentionally” was in the statute defining the offense. ¶ 111 Third, People v. Williams, 181 Ill. 2d 297 (1998), found no plain error, even though the oral jury instructions added an extra phrase to the second degree murder instruction where, first, the oral instruction was proper; second, “defendant did not present a substantial defense–the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming”; and third, the jury had an opportunity to deliberate for an hour after rec

2011Williams, 181 Ill. 2d at 319-20 .

12011–2011
City of Chicago v. Illinois Labor Relations Board green
illappct · 2009
1 sentence

2010City of Chicago v. Illinois Labor Relations Board, Local Panel, 396 Ill.

12010–2010
People v. Matthews green
illappct · 1998
1 sentence

2001See IPI Criminal 3d No. 3.14, Committee Note, at 16 (Supp. 1996); People v. Matthews, 299 Ill.

12001–2001
People v. Perry green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1995App. 3d 422 , 401 N.E.2d 1263 (holding that an oral challenge to the venire is insufficient).

11995–1995
In Re Marriage of Robinson green
illappct · 1992
1 sentence

1994App. 3d 1037 , 588 N.E.2d 1243 , which held that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction when the parties failed to execute a written waiver of the two-year waiting period for the grounds of irreconcilable differences although the parties entered into an oral waiver of the time period and the trial court had indicated in open court to both parties that it was necessary to file a written stipulation.

11994–1994
People v. Johnson green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

1992Citing People v. Johnson (1986), 114 Ill. 2d 170, 193 , 499 N.E.2d 1355, 1365 , the State also argues that evidence of defendant’s break-in at the Creighton residence was admissible to show “[t]he consequential steps in the investigation” of L.M.’s rape in order to fully explain the State’s case to the jury.

1992Citing People v. Johnson (1986), 114 Ill. 2d 170, 193 , 499 N.E.2d 1355, 1365 , the State also argues that evidence of defendant’s break-in at the Creighton residence was admissible to show “[t]he consequential steps in the investigation” of L.M.’s rape in order to fully explain the State’s case to the jury.

11992–1992
Illinois Railway Museum, Inc. v. Siegel green
illappct · 1971
1 sentence

1991Museum, 132 Ill.

11991–1991
City of Danville v. Frazier neutral
illappct · 1969
11988–1988
Moore v. Checker Taxi Co. green
illappct · 1971
11986–1986
People v. Bivens green
illappct · 1981
11983–1983
People v. Queen green
ill · 1974
11983–1983
People v. Roberts green
ill · 1979
11982–1982
People v. Jenkins green
ill · 1977
11982–1982
People v. Underwood green
ill · 1978
11982–1982
People v. Joyner green
ill · 1972
11982–1982
The People v. Kelly green
ill · 1931
11980–1980
The People v. Callopy green
ill · 1934
11980–1980
People v. Bydalek neutral
illappct · 1942
11980–1980
People v. Horn green
ill · 1923
11980–1980
People v. Davis neutral
illappct · 1971
11973–1973
People v. Strompolis green
illappct · 1971
11973–1973
People v. McClinton green
illappct · 1972
11973–1973
People v. Rosen neutral
illappct · 1970
11971–1971
McCue v. Carlton green
ill · 1947
11971–1971
Oliver v. Sattler neutral
· 1908
11970–1970
The People v. Bydalek green
ill · 1942
11969–1969
People v. Lamphear green
ill · 1955
11969–1969
The PEOPLE v. Moore green
ill · 1969
11969–1969
Wheeler v. Chicago Title & Trust Co. neutral
ill · 1905
11969–1969
Matter of Fink v. Finegan green
ny · 1936
11951–1951

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 5 ILCS 315/3 (6) IL § 5 ILCS 315/11 (4) IL § 5 ILCS 315/5 (4) IL § 725 ILCS 5/115-1 (4) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (4) IL § 5 ILCS 315/1 (3) IL § 5 ILCS 315/6 (3) IL § 5 ILCS 315/9 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/12-6 (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

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