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self-incrimination clause in Illinois

48 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2026 8 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Malloy v. Hogangreen
scotus · 1964 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–2021
2 sentences

1975Griffin held that the self-incrimination clause of the fifth amendment, made applicable to the States by the fourteenth in Malloy v. Hogan (1964), 378 U.S. 1 , 12 L.Ed.2d 653 , 84 S.Ct. 1489 , is violated when a prosecutor comments on the accused’s silence.

1975Griffin held that the self-incrimination clause of the fifth amendment, made applicable to the States by the fourteenth in Malloy v. Hogan (1964), 378 U.S. 1 , 12 L.Ed.2d 653 , 84 S.Ct. 1489 , is violated when a prosecutor comments on the accused’s silence.

57
People v. Rolfingsmeyergreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1993–2015
2 sentences

2015See People v. Johnson, 218 Ill. 2d 125, 140 (2005); People v. Rolfingsmeyer, 101 Ill. 2d 137, 141 (1984) (because a motorist has no constitutional right to refuse a breath test and may be - 21 - 2015 IL App (2d) 131106 compelled by the State to take such a test, evidence of the driver’s refusal to take such a test does not violate the self-incrimination privilege and may properly be admitted at trial); People v. Garriott, 253 Ill.

2006See People v. Rolfingsmeyer, 101 Ill. 2d 137, 141 (1984) (because a driver has no constitutional right to refuse a breath test and may be compelled by the State to take such a test, evidence of the driver’s refusal to take such a test does not violate the self-incrimination privilege and may properly be admitted at trial); People v. Garriott, 253 Ill.

34
Missouri v. Seibertgreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

33
People v. Richardsongreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

33
People v. Garriottgreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

2015See People v. Johnson, 218 Ill. 2d 125, 140 (2005); People v. Rolfingsmeyer, 101 Ill. 2d 137, 141 (1984) (because a motorist has no constitutional right to refuse a breath test and may be - 21 - 2015 IL App (2d) 131106 compelled by the State to take such a test, evidence of the driver’s refusal to take such a test does not violate the self-incrimination privilege and may properly be admitted at trial); People v. Garriott, 253 Ill.

2006See People v. Rolfingsmeyer, 101 Ill. 2d 137, 141 (1984) (because a driver has no constitutional right to refuse a breath test and may be compelled by the State to take such a test, evidence of the driver’s refusal to take such a test does not violate the self-incrimination privilege and may properly be admitted at trial); People v. Garriott, 253 Ill.

33
People v. Gilliamgreen
ill · 1996 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023“To ascertain the admissibility of a confession under either amendment, courts consider whether the defendant’s confession was voluntary and will exclude a confession that is involuntary.” Id. “[T]he test of voluntariness is whether the defendant made the statement freely, voluntarily, and without compulsion of inducement of any sort, or whether the defendant’s will was overcome at the time he or she confessed.” People v. Gilliam, 172 Ill. 2d 484, 500 , 670 N.E.2d 606, 613 (1996).

2023“To ascertain the admissibility of a confession under either amendment, courts consider whether the defendant’s confession was voluntary and will exclude a confession that is involuntary.” Id. “[T]he test of voluntariness is whether the defendant made the statement freely, voluntarily, and without compulsion of inducement of any sort, or whether the defendant’s will was overcome at the time he or she confessed.” People v. Gilliam, 172 Ill. 2d 484, 500 , 670 N.E.2d 606, 613 (1996).

22
Rogers v. Richmondgreen
scotus · 1961 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010The United States Supreme Court has long held that the question of coercion under the self-incrimination clause “[is] to be answered with complete disregard of whether or not [the accused] in fact spoke the truth.” Rogers v. Richmond, 365 U.S. 534, 544 , 5 L.

2010The United States Supreme Court has long held that the question of coercion under the self-incrimination clause “[is] to be answered with complete disregard of whether or not [the accused] in fact spoke the truth.” Rogers v. Richmond, 365 U.S. 534, 544 , 5 L.

22
People v. Walkergreen
ill · 1963 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Moreover, “the doctrine of waiver is limited to the particular proceeding in which the voluntary testimony is given.” People v. Walker, 28 Ill. 2d 585, 588 (1963); see also Novak v. Rathnam, 106 Ill. 2d. 478, 484 (1985) (recognizing that the privilege against self-incrimination “attaches to the person in each case in which the person may be called to testify” and that a person who “testifies in one proceeding does not waive his right to invoke the self-incrimination privilege in a separate and independent proceeding”).

2008Moreover, “the doctrine of waiver is limited to the particular proceeding in which the voluntary testimony is given.” People v. Walker, 28 Ill. 2d 585, 588 (1963); see also Novak v. Rathnam, 106 Ill. 2d. 478, 484 (1985) (recognizing that the privilege against self-incrimination “attaches to the person in each case in which the person may be called to testify” and that a person who “testifies in one proceeding does not waive his right to invoke the self-incrimination privilege in a separate and independent proceeding”).

22
Relsolelo v. Fiskgreen
ill · 2001 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Dec. 190 , 760 N.E.2d 963 (2001) (distinguishing McCauley and holding that the self-incrimination clause of article I, section 10, of the Illinois Constitution is to be interpreted in lockstep with the fifth amendment because "the substantial grounds necessary for this court to depart from the federal interpretation of the self-incrimination clause are not present in this case").

2006See Relsolelo v. Fisk, 198 Ill. 2d 142, 150 (2001) (distinguishing McCauley and holding that the self-incrimination clause of article I, section 10, of the Illinois Constitution is to be interpreted in lockstep with the fifth amendment because “the substantial grounds necessary for this court to depart from the federal interpretation of the self-incrimination clause are not present in this case”).

22
People v. Jamesgreen
illappct · 1999 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002People v. James, 304 Ill.

2002People v. James , 304 Ill.

22
People v. Mitchellgreen
ill · 1995 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Mitchell , 165 Ill. 2d at 219 ; Tisler , 103 Ill. 2d at 245 .

2001See Mitchell, 165 Ill. 2d at 219 ; Tisler, 103 Ill. 2d at 245 .

22
Davis v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010While Hunt’s statements to Davis, the police agent or informant, during the custodial interrogations on July 31, 2002, and August 6, 2002, were testimonial disclosures that violated the self-incrimination privilege (Stechly, 225 Ill. 2d at 268 , quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 822 , 165 L.

2010While Hunt’s statements to Davis, the police agent or informant, during the custodial interrogations on July 31, 2002, and August 6, 2002, were testimonial disclosures that violated the self-incrimination privilege (Stechly, 225 Ill. 2d at 268 , quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 822 , 165 L.

12
People v.Salamongreen
ill · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025People v. Salamon, 2022 IL 125722, ¶ 76 (stating that the rule prohibiting involuntary confessions stems from the self-incrimination clause of the fifth amendment and the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment). ¶ 35 A petitioner making this type of claim has multiple hurdles.

11
People v. Johnsongreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Ullmann v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1956 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Andresen v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
People v. Kanegreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Doe v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
People v. McCauleygreen
ill · 1994 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11

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 (28)

CaseCitedYears
Griffin v. California green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

1975In support of their contention, the defendants rely primarily on the self-incrimination clause of the Federal Constitution which was held to be violated in Griffin v. California (1965), 380 U.S. 609 , by direct prosecutorial comment on a defendant’s failure to testify.

1968In seeking a reversal for improper closing argument by the State, the defendant relies on the self-incrimination clause of the Federal constitution which was held to be violated in Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 , 14 L.

41968–1985
Bram v. United States green
scotus · 1897
2 sentences

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

32015–2015
Brown v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1936
2 sentences

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

2015Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 607 (2004) (citing Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 (1897) (self-incrimination), and Brown v. Mississippi, 297 U.S. 278 (1936) (due process)); see also People v. Richardson, 234 Ill. 2d 233, 252 (2009) (discussing the constitutional underpinnings of the voluntariness requirement).

32015–2015
Doyle v. Ohio green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1988(Doyle v. Ohio (1976), 426 U.S. 610 , 49 L.

1988(Doyle v. Ohio (1976), 426 U.S. 610 , 49 L.

31980–1988
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2010See McCauley, 163 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Schmerber, 384 U.S. at 764 , 16 L.

2010See McCauley, 163 Ill. 2d at 447 ; Schmerber, 384 U.S. at 764 , 16 L.

22010–2010
People v. Stechly green
ill · 2007
2 sentences

2010While Hunt's statements to Davis, the police agent or informant, during the custodial interrogations on July 31, 2002, and August 6, 2002, were testimonial disclosures that violated the self-incrimination privilege (Stechly, 225 Ill. 2d at 268 , quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 822 , 165 L.

2010While Hunt’s statements to Davis, the police agent or informant, during the custodial interrogations on July 31, 2002, and August 6, 2002, were testimonial disclosures that violated the self-incrimination privilege (Stechly, 225 Ill. 2d at 268 , quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 822 , 165 L.

22010–2010
People v. Craig green
illappct · 2002
2 sentences

2008Accordingly, a witness does not waive his right to invoke his fifth amendment privilege against self-incrimination at trial simply because he provided prior testimony before a grand jury in the same case (Craig, 334 Ill.

2008Accordingly, a witness does not waive his right to invoke his fifth amendment privilege against self-incrimination at trial simply because he provided prior testimony before a grand jury in the same case (Craig, 334 Ill.

22008–2008
People v. Washington green
ill · 1996
2 sentences

2006In People v. Washington, 171 Ill.2d 475 , 216 Ill.Dec. 773 , 665 N.E.2d 1330 (1996), however, this court did make an exception to the lockstep doctrine.

2006In People v. Washington, 171 Ill. 2d 475 (1996), however, this court did make an exception to the lockstep doctrine.

22006–2006
People v. Lindsey green
illappct · 2001
2 sentences

2002In this case, the appellate court, relying on Murphy , as well as Bell, Martin, and Neckopulos , held that the self-incrimination privilege under article I, section 10, is inapplicable to probation revocation proceedings. 319 Ill.App.3d at 588-91 , 253 Ill.Dec. 860 , 746 N.E.2d 308 .

2002In this case, the appellate court, relying on Murphy , as well as Bell, Martin, and Neckopulos , held that the self-incrimination privilege under article I, section 10, is inapplicable to probation revocation proceedings. 319 Ill.App.3d at 588-91 , 253 Ill.Dec. 860 , 746 N.E.2d 308 .

22002–2002
United States v. Balsys green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2001Balsys, 524 U.S. at 700 , 141 L.

2001Balsys, 524 U.S. at 700 , 141 L.

22001–2001
People v. Tisler green
ill · 1984
2 sentences

2001See Mitchell , 165 Ill. 2d at 219 ; Tisler , 103 Ill. 2d at 245 .

2001See Mitchell, 165 Ill. 2d at 219 ; Tisler, 103 Ill. 2d at 245 .

22001–2001
People v. Perry green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

2001In this way, the instant case is more similar to People v. Perry , 147 Ill. 2d 430 (1992).

2001In this way, the instant case is more similar to People v. Perry, 147 Ill. 2d 430 (1992).

22001–2001
Childs v. McCord green
mdd · 1976
2 sentences

1979Md. 1976), 420 F. Supp. 428, 432 , aff'd, Childs v. Schultz (4th Cir. 1977), 556 F.2d 1178 .

1978Md. 1976), 420 F. Supp. 428, 432 , affd, Childs v. Schultz (4th Cir. 1977), 556 F.2d 1178 .

21978–1979
Childs v. Schlitz green
ca4 · 1977
2 sentences

1979Md. 1976), 420 F. Supp. 428, 432 , aff'd, Childs v. Schultz (4th Cir. 1977), 556 F.2d 1178 .

1978Md. 1976), 420 F. Supp. 428, 432 , affd, Childs v. Schultz (4th Cir. 1977), 556 F.2d 1178 .

21978–1979
People v. Easley green
ill · 2000
1 sentence

2026Id. ¶ 45 The prohibition against the admission of an involuntary confession “is rooted in the self-incrimination clause of the fifth amendment (U.S. Const., amend.

12026–2026
Fisher v. United States green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2023The Fisher majority itself specifically distinguished the facts of that case from circumstances like the facts of the case against Sneed, as the - 43 - court said, “Special problems of privacy which might be presented by subpoena of a personal diary [citation] are not involved here.” Fisher, 425 U.S. at 401 n.7. ¶ 172 Despite the factual limits the Fisher Court acknowledged, excepting from its reach personal papers like virtually all of the content of cell phones, the majority here expands Fisher, treating it as binding authority for the propositions that (1) the Illinois Constitution permits

2023This Court Should Not Adopt the Foregone Conclusion Doctrine as Part of Illinois Constitutional Law ¶ 200 The majority finds the production compelled here fits under the Fisher Court’s doctrine that compelled testimony does not offend the fifth amendment if it counts - 53 - as a “foregone conclusion” in that it “adds little or nothing to the sum total of the Government’s information.” Fisher, 425 U.S. at 411 ; supra ¶ 87.

12023–2023
In re D.L.H. green
ill · 2015
1 sentence

2022Id. ¶ 76 The rule prohibiting the admission of an involuntary confession is rooted in the self-incrimination clause of the fifth amendment (U.S. Const., amend.

12022–2022
People v. Ealy green
illappct · 2015
12015–2015
People v. Johnson green
illappct · 2004
12006–2006
People v. Allen green
ill · 1985
11998–1998
People v. Bugbee green
illappct · 1990
11993–1993
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
11992–1992
Oregon v. Elstad green
scotus · 1985
11986–1986
People v. Fuller green
illappct · 1986
11986–1986
The People v. Capoldi neutral
ill · 1957
11985–1985
In Re GAULT green
scotus · 1967
11985–1985
Middendorf v. Henry green
scotus · 1976
11985–1985
People v. Pembrock green
illappct · 1974
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (5) IL § 705 ILCS 405/5-401.5 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/6-2 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/104-10 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/104-16 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/104-23 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/104-25 (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

CA 66 (1965–2025) IL 48 (1968–2026) TX 41 (1969–2024) FL 25 (1956–2021) OH 21 (1968–2025) NY 16 (1959–2004) AZ 15 (1963–2023) IA 15 (1965–2021) MD 13 (1968–2025) GA 12 (1977–2019) MA 11 (1977–2024) IN 11 (1990–2020) OR 11 (1977–2021) PA 9 (1967–2026) MI 9 (1977–2019) CT 9 (1968–2021) VT 8 (1987–2016) VA 8 (1990–2016) LA 8 (1964–2013) MO 7 (1976–2017) TN 7 (1976–2017) NJ 7 (1968–2020) WI 7 (1989–2023) HI 6 (1980–2022) CO 5 (1978–1999) ID 4 (1975–2007) MS 4 (1973–1992) RI 4 (1991–2018) ND 4 (1967–2009) UT 4 (1969–2023) DC 4 (1976–2006) NC 3 (1968–2010) NE 3 (1987–2020) AK 3 (1970–2000) NV 3 (1970–1997) AL 3 (1980–1998) MN 3 (1986–1991) AR 3 (1978–1984) KS 2 (1999–2003) SD 2 (1985–1985) SC 2 (1977–2008) NM 2 (1978–2011) OK 2 (1974–1989) ME 2 (1974–1986) KY 2 (1972–2024)

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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