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field test in Illinois

52 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1942–2025 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
The PEOPLE v. Harrisongreen
ill · 1962 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1969–2025
2 sentences

2025See, e.g., People v. Harrison, 26 Ill. 2d 377, 379-80 (1962) (finding the police officers’ testimony regarding positive result of a field test was “competent evidence” of the presence of a narcotic in a drug prosecution in which the State did not present a lab report). ¶ 31 It was also stipulated (1) law enforcement found several items of evidence at defendant’s property suggestive of a methamphetamine lab operation, (2) Hemingway implicated defendant in the manufacture of methamphetamine at defendant’s property, and (3) defendant admitted to both purchasing items to be used for the manufactur

2023App. 3d 375, 377-78 (1977)), the use of a field test to determine the presence of a controlled substance (People v. Harrison, 26 Ill. 2d 377, 379-80 (1962); People v. $1,002 United States Currency, 213 Ill.

37
People v. Bueninggreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023App. 3d 899, 902-04 (1991)), and the administration of a roadside test to judge impairment (People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

2023App. 3d 899, 902-04 (1991)), and the administration of a roadside test to judge impairment (People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

22
People v. $1,002 United States Currencygreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023App. 3d 375, 377-78 (1977)), the use of a field test to determine the presence of a controlled substance (People v. Harrison, 26 Ill. 2d 377, 379-80 (1962); People v. $1,002 United States Currency, 213 Ill.

2023App. 3d 375, 377-78 (1977)), the use of a field test to determine the presence of a controlled substance (People v. Harrison, 26 Ill. 2d 377, 379-80 (1962); People v. $1,002 United States Currency, 213 Ill.

22
United States v. Jacobsengreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Ed. 2d at 101 , 104 S. Ct. at 1662 (holding a field test to determine whether a white powder substance was cocaine was not a search).

2008Jacobsen, 466 U.S. at 124 , 104 S.Ct. at 1662 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 101 (holding a field test to determine whether a white powder substance was cocaine was not a search).

22
People v. Schroedergreen
illappct · 1981 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See People v. Schroeder, 102 Ill.

1998See People v. Schroeder , 102 Ill.

22
People v. Hagberggreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2006At issue in People v. Hagberg, 192 Ill. 2d 29 , 733 N.E.2d 1271 (2000), was whether a field test conducted in that case was sufficient to prove the substance was a narcotic.

2006At issue in People v. Hagberg, 192 Ill. 2d 29 , 733 N.E.2d 1271 (2000), was whether a field test conducted in that case was sufficient to prove the substance was a narcotic.

16
People v. Manzogreen
ill · 2018 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Manzo, 2018 IL 122761, ¶¶ 6-8 (discussing field tests for cocaine as yielding presumptive results).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (49)

CaseCitedYears
The PEOPLE v. Judkins green
ill · 1963
2 sentences

2000As defendant correctly notes, in People v. Judkins, 28 Ill.2d 417 , 192 N.E.2d 848 (1963), this court found a field test to be insufficient.

2000As defendant correctly notes, in People v. Judkins, 28 Ill. 2d 417 (1963), this court found a field test to be insufficient.

51989–2000
People v. Clark green
ill · 1955
2 sentences

2000This court discussed the sufficiency of a field test in People v. Clark, 7 Ill.2d 163 , 130 N.E.2d 195 (1955).

2000This court discussed the sufficiency of a field test in People v. Clark, 7 Ill. 2d 163 (1955).

51989–2000
People v. Newberry green
ill · 1995
2 sentences

2019Id. at 311-12 .

2010Newberry, 166 Ill.2d at 312 , 209 Ill.Dec. 748 , 652 N.E.2d 288 .

42005–2019
People v. McKown green
ill · 2010
2 sentences

2012As noted in McKown , the manual devotes six pages to the subject of nystagmus and "outlines a 10-step procedure for performing a field test for HGN." McKown, 236 Ill.2d at 296-97 , 338 *555 Ill.Dec. 415, 924 N.E.2d at 951 -52 (citing DOT HS 178 R2/06, at VIII-7). ¶ 24 The manual defines nystagmus as an involuntary jerking of the eyes and states alcohol and certain other drugs cause HGN.

2012As noted in McKown , the manual devotes six pages to the subject of nystagmus and "outlines a 10-step procedure for performing a field test for HGN." McKown, 236 Ill.2d at 296-97 , 338 *555 Ill.Dec. 415, 924 N.E.2d at 951 -52 (citing DOT HS 178 R2/06, at VIII-7). ¶ 24 The manual defines nystagmus as an involuntary jerking of the eyes and states alcohol and certain other drugs cause HGN.

22012–2012
Commonwealth v. Apollo green
pasuperct · 1992
2 sentences

2007Apollo, 412 Pa. Super, at 461, 603 A.2d at 1027 .

2007Apollo, 412 Pa. Super. at 461 , 603 A.2d at 1027 .

22007–2007
People v. Blue green
illappct · 2003
2 sentences

2006In People v. Blue, 343 Ill.

2006In People v. Blue, 343 Ill.

22006–2006
People v. Hagberg neutral
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2000The appellate court reversed defendant's conviction and vacated his sentence, holding that (1) a field test cannot be sufficient to sustain a finding that a substance is a controlled substance and (2) the State failed to prove the field test's reliability. 301 Ill.App.3d 491 , 234 Ill.Dec. 873 , 703 N.E.2d 973 .

2000The appellate court reversed defendant's conviction and vacated his sentence, holding that (1) a field test cannot be sufficient to sustain a finding that a substance is a controlled substance and (2) the State failed to prove the field test's reliability. 301 Ill.App.3d 491 , 234 Ill.Dec. 873 , 703 N.E.2d 973 .

22000–2000
People v. Lawton green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

1997Lawton, 253 Ill.App.3d at 148 , 192 Ill.Dec. 388 , 625 N.E.2d 348 .

1997Lawton, 253 Ill.App.3d at 148 , 192 Ill.Dec. 388 , 625 N.E.2d 348 .

21997–1997
People v. Taylor green
illappct · 1977
2 sentences

1995App.3d at 456 ), 12 Ill.Dec. 76 , 369 N.E.2d 573 )—the laboratory analysis of the evidence will carry great weight with the jury (see Taylor, 54 Ill.App.3d at 458 , 12 Ill.Dec. 76 , 369 N.E.2d 573 ), and the jury will undoubtedly give such an analysis more deference than the initial field test procedures, which are inherently less precise and controlled.

1995App.3d at 456 ), 12 Ill.Dec. 76 , 369 N.E.2d 573 )—the laboratory analysis of the evidence will carry great weight with the jury (see Taylor, 54 Ill.App.3d at 458 , 12 Ill.Dec. 76 , 369 N.E.2d 573 ), and the jury will undoubtedly give such an analysis more deference than the initial field test procedures, which are inherently less precise and controlled.

21982–1995
The People v. Boozer neutral
ill · 1957
2 sentences

1965(People v. Redding, 28 Ill.2d 305 ; People v. Boozer, 12 Ill.2d 184 .) The tin-foil package delivered to the officers by the informer was the customary type of package used by narcotics peddlers.

1963In People v. Boozer, 12 Ill.2d 184 , we declared that the law does not impose such precise exactions.

21963–1965
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

2025After acknowledging he understood his rights pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), defendant denied selling methamphetamine for money from his home but admitted he gave people methamphetamine for “merchandise” or to get people to leave him alone. ¶ 11 Freshour testified, on June 28, 2023, defendant made a phone call from jail, which he listened to, as his duties included monitoring jail telephone calls.

12025–2025
Raethz v. Aurora University green
illappct · 2004
1 sentence

2023Raethz, 346 Ill.

12023–2023
People v. Jones green
ill · 1996
2 sentences

2005Thus, the only evidence that the substance was anhydrous ammonia was the testimony of three officers that they smelled the odor of anhydrous ammonia, which they described as distinctive and “unmistakable.” In support of her argument that this testimony is insufficient, the defendant cites People v. Hagberg, 192 Ill. 2d 29 , 733 N.E.2d 1271 (2000); People v. Jones, 174 Ill. 2d 427 , 675 N.E.2d 99 (1996); People v. Newberry, 166 Ill. 2d 310 , 652 N.E.2d 288 (1995); and People v. Brown, 3 Ill.

2005Thus, the only evidence that the substance was anhydrous ammonia was the testimony of three officers that they smelled the odor of anhydrous ammonia, which they described as distinctive and “unmistakable.” In support of her argument that this testimony is insufficient, the defendant cites People v. Hagberg, 192 Ill. 2d 29 , 733 N.E.2d 1271 (2000); People v. Jones, 174 Ill. 2d 427 , 675 N.E.2d 99 (1996); People v. Newberry, 166 Ill. 2d 310 , 652 N.E.2d 288 (1995); and People v. Brown, 3 Ill.

12005–2005
People v. Brown neutral
illappct · 1972
1 sentence

2005Thus, the only evidence that the substance was anhydrous ammonia was the testimony of three officers that they smelled the odor of anhydrous ammonia, which they described as distinctive and “unmistakable.” In support of her argument that this testimony is insufficient, the defendant cites People v. Hagberg, 192 Ill. 2d 29 , 733 N.E.2d 1271 (2000); People v. Jones, 174 Ill. 2d 427 , 675 N.E.2d 99 (1996); People v. Newberry, 166 Ill. 2d 310 , 652 N.E.2d 288 (1995); and People v. Brown, 3 Ill.

12005–2005
People v. Stewart green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

1993App. 3d 599 , 610 N.E.2d 197 .) Trooper Tracy’s explanations as to why they detained defendant after the field test were mere hunches and suspicions.

1993Dec. 773 , 610 N.E.2d 197 .) Trooper Tracy's explanations as to why they detained defendant after the field test were mere *136 hunches and suspicions.

11993–1993
Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co. green
ark · 1979
2 sentences

1990However, a showing of actual malice is required in such cases to recover punitive damages. [4] Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (1977), 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 ; Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co. (1979), 265 Ark. 628 , 590 S.W.2d 840 ; Corbett v. Register Pub.

1990However, a showing of actual malice is required in such cases to recover punitive damages. [4] Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (1977), 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 ; Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co. (1979), 265 Ark. 628 , 590 S.W.2d 840 ; Corbett v. Register Pub.

11990–1990
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1990Thus, the Field defendants are the only defendants remaining in this case. [3] In Gertz, 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 , our Court has determined that the States could impose whatever standard they chose, excepting strict liability, to allow a plaintiff to recover actual damages.

1990Thus, the Field defendants are the only defendants remaining in this case. [3] In Gertz, 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 , our Court has determined that the States could impose whatever standard they chose, excepting strict liability, to allow a plaintiff to recover actual damages.

11990–1990
Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. green
ariz · 1977
2 sentences

1990However, a showing of actual malice is required in such cases to recover punitive damages. [4] Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (1977), 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 ; Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co. (1979), 265 Ark. 628 , 590 S.W.2d 840 ; Corbett v. Register Pub.

1990However, a showing of actual malice is required in such cases to recover punitive damages. [4] Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (1977), 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 ; Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co. (1979), 265 Ark. 628 , 590 S.W.2d 840 ; Corbett v. Register Pub.

11990–1990
People v. Gaston green
illappct · 1975
1 sentence

1989(People v. Clark (1955), 7 Ill. 2d 163, 171 ; People v. Gaston (1975), 31 Ill.

11989–1989
Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp. green
ill · 1944
2 sentences

1987App. 3d 515, 517-18 , 404 N.E.2d 435 , appeal denied (1980), 81 Ill. 2d 594 .) Thus, the construction of a supreme court rule relating to timely service of summons was held to be a question of law not within the field of inquiry allowed by this section (Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp. (1944), 385 Ill. 524, 527-28 , 53 N.E.2d 444 ; Cooper v. United Development Co. (1984), 122 Ill.

1987App. 3d 515, 517-18 , 404 N.E.2d 435 , appeal denied (1980), 81 Ill. 2d 594 .) Thus, the construction of a supreme court rule relating to timely service of summons was held to be a question of law not within the field of inquiry allowed by this section (Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp. (1944), 385 Ill. 524, 527-28 , 53 N.E.2d 444 ; Cooper v. United Development Co. (1984), 122 Ill.

11987–1987
People v. Charles S. green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1987App. 3d 515, 517-18 , 404 N.E.2d 435 , appeal denied (1980), 81 Ill. 2d 594 .) Thus, the construction of a supreme court rule relating to timely service of summons was held to be a question of law not within the field of inquiry allowed by this section (Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp. (1944), 385 Ill. 524, 527-28 , 53 N.E.2d 444 ; Cooper v. United Development Co. (1984), 122 Ill.

11987–1987
Cooper v. United Development Co. green
illappct · 1984
2 sentences

1987App. 3d 515, 517-18 , 404 N.E.2d 435 , appeal denied (1980), 81 Ill. 2d 594 .) Thus, the construction of a supreme court rule relating to timely service of summons was held to be a question of law not within the field of inquiry allowed by this section (Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp. (1944), 385 Ill. 524, 527-28 , 53 N.E.2d 444 ; Cooper v. United Development Co. (1984), 122 Ill.

1987App. 3d 850, 857 , 462 N.E.2d 629 , appeal denied (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 563 ), and the violation of a local court rule requiring notice to the opposing party of assessment of damages was held to be an error of law which could not be corrected by this section (McNulty v. White (1928), 248 Ill.

11987–1987
McNulty v. White neutral
illappct · 1928
1 sentence

1987App. 3d 850, 857 , 462 N.E.2d 629 , appeal denied (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 563 ), and the violation of a local court rule requiring notice to the opposing party of assessment of damages was held to be an error of law which could not be corrected by this section (McNulty v. White (1928), 248 Ill.

11987–1987
People v. Roberts green
illappct · 1983
11985–1985
The People v. Gambony green
ill · 1948
11985–1985
People v. Ellis green
cal · 1966
11985–1985
Skinner v. Reed-Prentice Division Package MacHinery Co. green
ill · 1978
11985–1985
The PEOPLE v. Owens green
ill · 1969
11982–1982
The People v. Kalpak green
ill · 1957
11980–1980
The PEOPLE v. Sanford green
ill · 1962
11977–1977
People v. Taylor neutral
illappct · 1975
11977–1977
People v. Garcia green
illappct · 1964
11975–1975
People v. Chupich green
ill · 1973
11975–1975
People v. Griffin green
illappct · 1974
11975–1975
People v. Bell green
ill · 1972
11975–1975
People v. Keating neutral
illappct · 1971
11975–1975
People v. McCoy neutral
illappct · 1971
11975–1975
People v. Wolfe neutral
illappct · 1966
11969–1969
The People v. Johnson green
ill · 1964
11968–1968
Good Humor Corp. v. Village of Mundelein green
ill · 1965
11966–1966

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (10) IL § 720 ILCS 570/402 (10) IL § 625 ILCS 5/11-501 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 570/407 (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

NJ 124 (1918–2026) CT 93 (1896–2022) IL 52 (1942–2025) NY 44 (1902–2026) TX 40 (1977–2026) CA 30 (1903–2020) PA 23 (1924–2026) MA 21 (1911–2025) IN 20 (1916–2025) IA 18 (1899–2025) FL 17 (2000–2017) NM 17 (1978–2025) DC 17 (1955–2022) GA 16 (1985–2024) WA 14 (1946–2024) WY 13 (1922–2018) KS 12 (1889–2004) MD 12 (1957–2007) MO 11 (1887–2025) AL 10 (1926–2017) NC 10 (1918–2018) OR 10 (1928–2025) OK 9 (1931–2004) MI 8 (1907–2022) OH 8 (1950–2021) MN 7 (1938–2024) ND 7 (1973–2021) TN 7 (1979–2026) UT 7 (1906–2025) LA 6 (1977–2014) WI 6 (1978–2026) VA 6 (1939–2022) KY 5 (1938–2026) AZ 5 (1982–2023) DE 5 (1940–2021) MS 5 (1970–2025) ID 4 (1983–2018) ME 3 (1879–1983) CO 3 (1981–2026) SC 3 (1955–2021) MT 3 (1909–2020) WV 2 (1978–2006) RI 2 (1983–1984) GU 2 (1978–2022) VT 2 (2009–2015) NV 2 (2015–2015)

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