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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
The PEOPLE v. Harrisongreen2 sentences2025See, 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. | 3 | 7 |
People v. Bueninggreen2 sentences2023App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
People v. $1,002 United States Currencygreen2 sentences2023App. 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. | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Jacobsengreen2 sentences2008Ed. 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). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Schroedergreen2 sentences1998See People v. Schroeder, 102 Ill. 1998See People v. Schroeder , 102 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Hagberggreen2 sentences2006At 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. | 1 | 6 |
People v. Manzogreen1 sentence2022See People v. Manzo, 2018 IL 122761, ¶¶ 6-8 (discussing field tests for cocaine as yielding presumptive results). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
The PEOPLE v. Judkins
green
2 sentences2000As 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. | 5 | 1989–2000 |
People v. Clark
green
2 sentences2000This 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). | 5 | 1989–2000 |
People v. Newberry
green
2 sentences2019Id. at 311-12 . 2010Newberry, 166 Ill.2d at 312 , 209 Ill.Dec. 748 , 652 N.E.2d 288 . | 4 | 2005–2019 |
People v. McKown
green
2 sentences2012As 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. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Commonwealth v. Apollo
green
2 sentences2007Apollo, 412 Pa. Super, at 461, 603 A.2d at 1027 . 2007Apollo, 412 Pa. Super. at 461 , 603 A.2d at 1027 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
People v. Blue
green
2 sentences2006In People v. Blue, 343 Ill. 2006In People v. Blue, 343 Ill. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
People v. Hagberg
neutral
2 sentences2000The 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 . | 2 | 2000–2000 |
People v. Lawton
green
2 sentences1997Lawton, 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 . | 2 | 1997–1997 |
People v. Taylor
green
2 sentences1995App.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. | 2 | 1982–1995 |
The People v. Boozer
neutral
2 sentences1965(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. | 2 | 1963–1965 |
Miranda v. Arizona
green
1 sentence2025After 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. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Raethz v. Aurora University
green
1 sentence2023Raethz, 346 Ill. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Jones
green
2 sentences2005Thus, 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. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
People v. Brown
neutral
1 sentence2005Thus, 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. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
People v. Stewart
green
2 sentences1993App. 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Dodrill v. Arkansas Democrat Co.
green
2 sentences1990However, 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. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
green
2 sentences1990Thus, 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. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc.
green
2 sentences1990However, 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. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
People v. Gaston
green
1 sentence1989(People v. Clark (1955), 7 Ill. 2d 163, 171 ; People v. Gaston (1975), 31 Ill. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Jerome v. 5019-21 Quincy Street Building Corp.
green
2 sentences1987App. 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. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
People v. Charles S.
green
1 sentence1987App. 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. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Cooper v. United Development Co.
green
2 sentences1987App. 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. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
McNulty v. White
neutral
1 sentence1987App. 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. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| People v. Roberts green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| The People v. Gambony green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| People v. Ellis green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Skinner v. Reed-Prentice Division Package MacHinery Co. green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| The PEOPLE v. Owens green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| The People v. Kalpak green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| The PEOPLE v. Sanford green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| People v. Taylor neutral | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| People v. Garcia green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. Chupich green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. Griffin green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. Bell green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. Keating neutral | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. McCoy neutral | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| People v. Wolfe neutral | 1 | 1969–1969 |
| The People v. Johnson green | 1 | 1968–1968 |
| Good Humor Corp. v. Village of Mundelein green | 1 | 1966–1966 |
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.
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.