information rule in Illinois

48 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2026 5 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 (16)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Caldwellgreen ill · 1973 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1974–1975 2 sentences 1975The essentials have been complied with if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.’ (People v. Doyle, 20 Ill.2d 163, 167 ; see also People v. Caldwell, 55 Ill.2d 152, 156 .) We judge that a review of the record shows that the trial court satisfied the requirements of Rule 402 in informing the accused of and determining that he understood the nature of the charge against him.” (Emphasis added.) (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill.2d 187, 192, 193 , 317 N.E.2d 559 .) In Krantz, the court had merely inquired of th 1974The essentials have beeen complied with if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.’ (People v. Doyle, 20 Ill.2d 163 ,.167; see also People v. Caldwell, 55 Ill.2d 152, 156 .)” The .indictments in this case were not couched in technical words.	3	3
People v. Krantzgreen ill · 1974 · cited in 8 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1974–2020 2 sentences 2020App. 3d 243, 263 (2009). ¶ 30 “The essentials have been complied with if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.” Krantz, 58 Ill. 2d at 193 . 1989App. 3d 1140 , 443 N.E. 2d 699 ; see also People v. McCoy (1979), 74 Ill. 2d 398 , 385 N.E. 2d 696 ); that Rule 402 requires only substantial and not literal compliance (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill. 2d 187 , 317 N.E .2d 559); and that the judge’s remarks must be read in a practical and realistic manner to determine whether an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.	2	8
People v. Fostergreen ill · 1979 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See People v. Foster, 76 Ill.2d 365, 384 , 29 Ill.Dec. 449 , 392 N.E.2d 6 (1979) ("Defense counsel knew of [the witness's] statement before he took the stand. 2011See People v. Foster, 76 Ill.2d 365, 384 , 29 Ill.Dec. 449 , 392 N.E.2d 6 (1979) ("Defense counsel knew of [the witness's] statement before he took the stand.	2	2
People v. Hintongreen illappct · 1998 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000See People v. Hinton, 302 Ill.App.3d 614, 623 , 236 Ill.Dec. 143 , 706 N.E.2d 1017 (1998). 2000See People v. Hinton, 302 Ill.	2	2
The People v. Taylorgreen ill · 1945 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018 2 sentences 2018People v. Morris, 135 Ill. 2d 540, 547-48 (1990); Strait, 72 Ill. 2d at 505-06 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day, 404 Ill. 268, 270 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor, 391 Ill. 11, 14 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant’s use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to the limitations period applicable when a criminal defendant “is not usually and publicly resident within this 2017People v. Morris , 135 Ill.2d 540 , 547-48, 143 Ill.Dec. 215 , 554 N.E.2d 150 (1990) ; Strait , 72 Ill.2d at 505 -06 , 21 Ill.Dec. 365 , 381 N.E.2d 692 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day , 404 Ill. 268 , 270, 88 N.E.2d 727 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor , 391 Ill. 11 , 14, 62 N.E.2d 683 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant's use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to th	1	2
People v. Lawrence Daygreen ill · 1949 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018 2 sentences 2018People v. Morris, 135 Ill. 2d 540, 547-48 (1990); Strait, 72 Ill. 2d at 505-06 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day, 404 Ill. 268, 270 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor, 391 Ill. 11, 14 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant’s use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to the limitations period applicable when a criminal defendant “is not usually and publicly resident within this 2017People v. Morris , 135 Ill.2d 540 , 547-48, 143 Ill.Dec. 215 , 554 N.E.2d 150 (1990) ; Strait , 72 Ill.2d at 505 -06 , 21 Ill.Dec. 365 , 381 N.E.2d 692 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day , 404 Ill. 268 , 270, 88 N.E.2d 727 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor , 391 Ill. 11 , 14, 62 N.E.2d 683 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant's use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to th	1	2
People v. Straitgreen ill · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018 2 sentences 2018People v. Morris, 135 Ill. 2d 540, 547-48 (1990); Strait, 72 Ill. 2d at 505-06 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day, 404 Ill. 268, 270 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor, 391 Ill. 11, 14 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant’s use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to the limitations period applicable when a criminal defendant “is not usually and publicly resident within this 2017People v. Morris , 135 Ill.2d 540 , 547-48, 143 Ill.Dec. 215 , 554 N.E.2d 150 (1990) ; Strait , 72 Ill.2d at 505 -06 , 21 Ill.Dec. 365 , 381 N.E.2d 692 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day , 404 Ill. 268 , 270, 88 N.E.2d 727 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor , 391 Ill. 11 , 14, 62 N.E.2d 683 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant's use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to th	1	2
People v. Morrisgreen ill · 1990 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018 2 sentences 2018People v. Morris, 135 Ill. 2d 540, 547-48 (1990); Strait, 72 Ill. 2d at 505-06 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day, 404 Ill. 268, 270 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor, 391 Ill. 11, 14 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant’s use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to the limitations period applicable when a criminal defendant “is not usually and publicly resident within this 2017People v. Morris , 135 Ill.2d 540 , 547-48, 143 Ill.Dec. 215 , 554 N.E.2d 150 (1990) ; Strait , 72 Ill.2d at 505 -06 , 21 Ill.Dec. 365 , 381 N.E.2d 692 (finding that an indictment or information is fatally defective when it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired); People v. Day , 404 Ill. 268 , 270, 88 N.E.2d 727 (1949) (same); People v. Taylor , 391 Ill. 11 , 14, 62 N.E.2d 683 (1945) (same). ¶ 45 Finally, before the appellate court, the State additionally contended that its reference to defendant's use of a false identification in the information qualified as an exception to th	1	2
People v. Thomasgreen illappct · 1965 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1965–1966 2 sentences 1966In People v. Scott, 55 Ill App2d 375, 378, 204 NE2d 586 the court held that the essentials of an admonishment have been complied with “if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule,” citing People v. Doyle, 20 Ill2d 163, 167, 169, 169 NE2d 250 , and People v. Thomas, 55 Ill App2d 286, 204 NE2d 582 . 1965See also People v. Thomas, 55 Ill App2d 286, 204 NE2d 582 .	1	2
Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. v. SEC Donohue, Inc.green ill · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. v. SEC Donahue, Inc., 176 Ill. 2d 160, 168-69 (1997).	1	1
People v. Johnsongreen ill · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020Further, just as in Phillips, in this case, “defendant does not claim that he suffered any prejudice” from allegedly not being told “the names of the offenses with which he was charged, let alone the specifics of the allegations with regard to the locations and addresses of properties, and the alleged value of the properties.” See id., citing People v. Johnson, 119 Ill. 2d 119, 134 (1987) (substantial compliance found where the defendant suffered no prejudice).	1	1
Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Centergreen ill · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center , 117 Ill. 2d 507, 517 (1987).	1	1
People v. Riversgreen illappct · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992See, e.g., Rivers, 194 Ill.	1	1
People v. McCoygreen ill · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989 2 sentences 1989App. 3d 1140 , 443 N.E. 2d 699 ; see also People v. McCoy (1979), 74 Ill. 2d 398 , 385 N.E. 2d 696 ); that Rule 402 requires only substantial and not literal compliance (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill. 2d 187 , 317 N.E .2d 559); and that the judge’s remarks must be read in a practical and realistic manner to determine whether an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule. 1989App. 3d 1140 , 443 N.E. 2d 699 ; see also People v. McCoy (1979), 74 Ill. 2d 398 , 385 N.E. 2d 696 ); that Rule 402 requires only substantial and not literal compliance (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill. 2d 187 , 317 N.E .2d 559); and that the judge’s remarks must be read in a practical and realistic manner to determine whether an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.	1	1
People v. Washingtongreen ill · 1955 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984 2 sentences 1984Accord, People v. Washington (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 58 , 124 N.E.2d 890 ; People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill. 2d 590, 594-95 , 155 N.E.2d 591, 594 , cert. denied (1959), 360 U.S. 904 , 3 L. 1984Accord, People v. Washington (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 58 , 124 N.E.2d 890 ; People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill. 2d 590, 594-95 , 155 N.E.2d 591, 594 , cert. denied (1959), 360 U.S. 904 , 3 L.	1	1
People v. Grattongreen illappct · 1974 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975	1	1

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 (28)

Case	Cited	Years
The People v. Doyle green ill · 1960 2 sentences 1975The essentials have been complied with if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.’ (People v. Doyle, 20 Ill.2d 163, 167 ; see also People v. Caldwell, 55 Ill.2d 152, 156 .) We judge that a review of the record shows that the trial court satisfied the requirements of Rule 402 in informing the accused of and determining that he understood the nature of the charge against him.” (Emphasis added.) (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill.2d 187, 192, 193 , 317 N.E.2d 559 .) In Krantz, the court had merely inquired of th 1975The essentials have been complied with if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.’ (People v. Doyle, 20 Ill.2d 163, 167 ; * * .) # « Rule 402 was designed to insure properly entered pleas of guilty, not to provide for merely an incantation or ceremonial.” 58 Ill. 2d 187, 193, 194-95 .	9	1965–1975
Brady v. Maryland green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 2026The defendant claimed that before and during his trial, the trial prosecutor, who was the first assistant state’s attorney in Vermilion County, was under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Illinois State Police (ISP), and that the State suppressed this information from the defense, in violation of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), thus depriving the defendant of his due-process right to a fair trial. 2023Relevant to this appeal, the amended petition alleged, inter alia: (1) that the petitioner was actually innocent of armed robbery based on newly discovered evidence, i.e., an affidavit from Paris Gosha, recanting his trial testimony regarding taking money from Leona’s; (2) that the State committed a violation pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) because it was aware of Gosha’s recantation prior to trial but failed to tender this information to the defense; and (3) that trial counsel was ineffective for rejecting the State’s plea offer on the petitioner’s behalf without first infor	4	1984–2026
People v. Flathers neutral ill · 1953 2 sentences 2024“If an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule, the essentials have been complied with.” Id. 2023“If an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule, the essentials have been complied with.” Id.	2	2023–2024
The PEOPLE v. Domico green ill · 1959 2 sentences 1984Accord, People v. Washington (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 58 , 124 N.E.2d 890 ; People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill. 2d 590, 594-95 , 155 N.E.2d 591, 594 , cert. denied (1959), 360 U.S. 904 , 3 L. 1973You do understand that, do you not,” and the defendant replied “Yes.” In People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill.2d 590 , at page 594, we stated: “all the requirements of the rule must be carefully complied with, but the remarks and advice of the court must be read in a practical and realistic manner. *** if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule, the essentials have been complied with.” We find the admonition adequate to fully advise the defendant of the nature of the charge against him and the consequences thereo	2	1973–1984
People v. Scott neutral illappct · 1965 2 sentences 1968In People v. Scott, 55 Ill App2d 375, 204 NE2d 586 the court said at page 378: “The essentials of an admonishment have been complied with ‘if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule.’ ” The rule laid down in Scott was fully complied with in the instant case. 1966In People v. Scott, 55 Ill App2d 375, 378, 204 NE2d 586 the court held that the essentials of an admonishment have been complied with “if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule,” citing People v. Doyle, 20 Ill2d 163, 167, 169, 169 NE2d 250 , and People v. Thomas, 55 Ill App2d 286, 204 NE2d 582 .	2	1966–1968
Moorman Manufacturing Co. v. National Tank Co. green ill · 1982 1 sentence 2021App. 3d 90, 93 (2002). ¶ 32 An exception to the Moorman doctrine exists (“the information exception”), which allows for the recovery of economic loss in tort “where one who is in the business of supplying -10- No. 1-20-1156 information for the guidance of others in their business transactions makes negligent misrepresentations.” Moorman, 91 Ill. 2d at 88-89 . ¶ 33 The trial court here found that the Moorman doctrine bars Baja’s recovery under the negligent misrepresentation count because the cause of action is a tort and the damages related to that count are purely economic and the information	1	2021–2021
People v. Hughes green illappct · 1992 1 sentence 2020Id.	1	2020–2020
People v. Allen green ill · 1974 1 sentence 1992We could look to the record of proceedings to determine whether defendant is adequately protected against double jeopardy (People v. Allen (1974), 56 Ill. 2d 536, 543 , 309 N.E.2d 544 , 548; People v. Maxwell (1992), 148 Ill. 2d 116, 138-39 ), but the State included only the common law record in the record on appeal.	1	1992–1992
People v. Maxwell green ill · 1992 1 sentence 1992We could look to the record of proceedings to determine whether defendant is adequately protected against double jeopardy (People v. Allen (1974), 56 Ill. 2d 536, 543 , 309 N.E.2d 544 , 548; People v. Maxwell (1992), 148 Ill. 2d 116, 138-39 ), but the State included only the common law record in the record on appeal.	1	1992–1992
People v. Taylor neutral illappct · 1982 2 sentences 1989App. 3d 1140 , 443 N.E. 2d 699 ; see also People v. McCoy (1979), 74 Ill. 2d 398 , 385 N.E. 2d 696 ); that Rule 402 requires only substantial and not literal compliance (People v. Krantz (1974), 58 Ill. 2d 187 , 317 N.E .2d 559); and that the judge’s remarks must be read in a practical and realistic manner to determine whether an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand them as conveying the information required by the rule. 1989(Taylor, 110 Ill.	1	1989–1989
People v. Sutherland green illappct · 1984 1 sentence 1988People v. Sutherland (1984), 128 Ill.	1	1988–1988
United States v. Bagley green scotus · 1985 2 sentences 1987As the United States Supreme Court held in United States v. Bagley (1985), 473 U.S. 667 , 87 L. 1987As the United States Supreme Court held in United States v. Bagley (1985), 473 U.S. 667 , 87 L.	1	1987–1987
Allen v. Smyth neutral scotus · 1959 1 sentence 1984Accord, People v. Washington (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 58 , 124 N.E.2d 890 ; People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill. 2d 590, 594-95 , 155 N.E.2d 591, 594 , cert. denied (1959), 360 U.S. 904 , 3 L.	1	1984–1984
Smith v. Alvis green scotus · 1959 1 sentence 1984Accord, People v. Washington (1955), 5 Ill. 2d 58 , 124 N.E.2d 890 ; People v. Domico (1959), 15 Ill. 2d 590, 594-95 , 155 N.E.2d 591, 594 , cert. denied (1959), 360 U.S. 904 , 3 L.	1	1984–1984
People v. Leach green illappct · 1972 1 sentence 1984We distinguish People v. Leach (1972), 3 Ill.	1	1984–1984
People v. Dukett green ill · 1974	1	1983–1983
People v. Gaines neutral illappct · 1973	1	1979–1979
Williams v. Florida green scotus · 1970	1	1976–1976
People v. Zimmerman green illappct · 1965	1	1976–1976
People v. Gray neutral illappct · 1968	1	1975–1975
People v. Diaz green illappct · 1973	1	1975–1975
People v. Williams neutral illappct · 1971	1	1975–1975
People v. Chatman neutral ill · 1974	1	1974–1974
People v. Dudley green ill · 1974	1	1974–1974
The PEOPLE v. Johnson green ill · 1963	1	1969–1969
People v. Martin neutral ill · 1924	1	1925–1925
People ex rel. Cullen v. Anderson neutral ill · 1909	1	1915–1915
Winkelman v. People neutral ill · 1869	1	1896–1896

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (6) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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