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possible insanity defense in Illinois

6 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2023 2 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Heralgreen
illappct · 1975 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975See People v. Heral, 25 Ill.App.3d 806 , 323 N.E.2d 138 .

1975See People v. Heral, 25 Ill.App.3d 806 , 323 N.E.2d 138 .

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2019Id. § 6-2(e). ¶ 23 The State filed a motion for a psychological evaluation of defendant in anticipation of a possible insanity defense, pursuant to section 115-6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Code) ( 725 ILCS 5/115-6 (West 2014) ).

2019Id. § 6-2(e). ¶ 23 The State filed a motion for a psychological evaluation of defendant in anticipation of a possible insanity defense, pursuant to section 115-6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Code) (725 ILCS 5/115-6 (West 2014)).

22019–2019
People v. Marcus neutral
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2023Grant did not take concurrent notes of his meetings with defendant, and whatever notes he took were general reminders of things he needed to do in - 15 - 2023 IL App (2d) 220096 the future.

12023–2023
People v. Bell green
illappct · 2018
1 sentence

2021Under People v. Krankel, 102 Ill. 2d 181 (1984), and its progeny, when a criminal defendant, subsequent to the defendant’s trial, raises a pro se claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, “the trial court must conduct an inquiry into the factual basis of the defendant’s claim to determine whether new counsel should be appointed to assist the defendant.” People v. Bell, 2018 IL App (4th) 151016, ¶ 35 .

12021–2021
People v. Krankel green
ill · 1984
1 sentence

2021Under People v. Krankel, 102 Ill. 2d 181 (1984), and its progeny, when a criminal defendant, subsequent to the defendant’s trial, raises a pro se claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, “the trial court must conduct an inquiry into the factual basis of the defendant’s claim to determine whether new counsel should be appointed to assist the defendant.” People v. Bell, 2018 IL App (4th) 151016, ¶ 35 .

12021–2021
People v. Nichols green
illappct · 1979
2 sentences

1995Dec. 42 , 529 N.E.2d 1118 .) In People v. Nichols (1979), 70 Ill.App.3d 748 , 27 Ill.Dec. 21 , 388 N.E.2d 984 , the appellate court held that the trial court committed reversible error by denying the defendant's request for funds to retain a psychiatrist for a possible insanity defense; the fact that two doctors had already examined defendant as to his fitness to stand trial was held not to satisfy the need for an examination specifically to explore an insanity defense.

1995Dec. 42 , 529 N.E.2d 1118 .) In People v. Nichols (1979), 70 Ill.App.3d 748 , 27 Ill.Dec. 21 , 388 N.E.2d 984 , the appellate court held that the trial court committed reversible error by denying the defendant's request for funds to retain a psychiatrist for a possible insanity defense; the fact that two doctors had already examined defendant as to his fitness to stand trial was held not to satisfy the need for an examination specifically to explore an insanity defense.

11995–1995
People v. Kegley green
illappct · 1988
1 sentence

1995Dec. 42 , 529 N.E.2d 1118 .) In People v. Nichols (1979), 70 Ill.App.3d 748 , 27 Ill.Dec. 21 , 388 N.E.2d 984 , the appellate court held that the trial court committed reversible error by denying the defendant's request for funds to retain a psychiatrist for a possible insanity defense; the fact that two doctors had already examined defendant as to his fitness to stand trial was held not to satisfy the need for an examination specifically to explore an insanity defense.

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

TX 7 (1997–2025) IL 6 (1975–2023) NY 4 (1996–2010) DC 4 (1979–2024) GA 2 (1991–2024) AL 2 (1996–2006) PA 2 (1978–2023) VA 2 (2016–2016)

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.

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