accused may prepare defense in Illinois

6 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1945–1990 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 (0)

Case	Followed	Cited
No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois.

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Reilly green ill · 1913 2 sentences 1973(People v. Weisman, 296 Ill. 156 ; People v. Reilly, 257 Ill. 538 .) Where, from the record, there is no question of the identity of the victim as the person named, such variance is not fatal. 1945(People v. Weisman, 296 Ill. 156 ; People v. Reilly, 257 Ill. 538 .) Where, from the record, there is no question of the identity of the victim as the person named, such variance is not fatal.	2	1945–1973
People v. Weisman neutral ill · 1920 2 sentences 1973(People v. Weisman, 296 Ill. 156 ; People v. Reilly, 257 Ill. 538 .) Where, from the record, there is no question of the identity of the victim as the person named, such variance is not fatal. 1945(People v. Weisman, 296 Ill. 156 ; People v. Reilly, 257 Ill. 538 .) Where, from the record, there is no question of the identity of the victim as the person named, such variance is not fatal.	2	1945–1973
The People v. Jankowski green ill · 1945 2 sentences 1959(People v. Cheney, 405 Ill. 258 ; People v. Jankowski, 391 Ill. 298 .) The facts in evidence here leave no doubt as to the identity of the person robbed, nor is it pointed out how the defendant could have been misled or prejudiced in making his defense. 1949(People v. Jankowski, 391 Ill. 298 .) The language of the indictment here is clear and explicit and apprises defendant of the exact crime with which he was charged.	2	1949–1959
Roviaro v. United States green scotus · 1957 2 sentences 1990Whether a proper balance renders nondisclosure erroneous must depend on the particular circumstances of each case, taking into consideration the crime charged, the possible defenses, the possible significance of the informer's testimony, and other relevant factors." ( Roviaro v. United States (1957), 353 U.S. 53, 62 , 77 S.Ct. 623, 628-29 , 1 L.Ed.2d 639, 646 , 77 S.Ct. 623, 628-29 .) Thus, disclosure of an informant's identity is ordered not for its own sake but so that an accused may prepare a defense. 1990Ed. 2d 639, 646 , 77 S. Ct. 623, 628-29 .) Thus, disclosure of an informant’s identity is ordered not for its own sake but so that an accused may prepare a defense.	1	1990–1990
The People v. Nelson neutral ill · 1959 1 sentence 1968People v. Nelson, 17 Ill2d 509, 162 NE2d 390 .	1	1968–1968
People v. Cheney neutral ill · 1950 1 sentence 1959(People v. Cheney, 405 Ill. 258 ; People v. Jankowski, 391 Ill. 298 .) The facts in evidence here leave no doubt as to the identity of the person robbed, nor is it pointed out how the defendant could have been misled or prejudiced in making his defense.	1	1959–1959

Where else courts name it

TX 27 (1988–2025) NE 21 (1986–2026) WA 12 (1989–2025) IL 6 (1945–1990) KS 5 (2002–2014) PA 5 (1994–2025) AZ 4 (1983–2019) NJ 2 (1950–1985)

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