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47 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Thurowgreen2 sentences2025The standard for review of trial court errors stated in Quintero derives (through People v. Herron, 215 Ill. 2d 167 (2005), and People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003)) from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967), where the United States Supreme Court said that, “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” ¶ 90 In In re E.H., 224 Ill. 2d at 180 , this court explained that the reasonable doubt standard applied to constitutional errors but that “evidentiary error is harmless w 2022People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003). | 5 | 5 |
People v. Quinterogreen2 sentences2023“The State bears the burden of persuasion to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the result would have been the same without the error.” People v. Quintero, 394 Ill. 2016“The State bears the burden of persuasion to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the result would have been the same without the error.” Id. | 2 | 3 |
People v. Warmackgreen2 sentences1991App. 3d at 451 .) “[T]he concern of a reviewing court is prejudicial error, and the court need not determine that a trial was devoid of error before affirming a conviction.” (People v. Warmack (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 112, 129 .) In Warmack, the court found that although it was error to allow evidence of a prior arrest when it was not relevant to any issue in the case, it was harmless error since a trial without such error, considering the totality of the evidence, would have produced no different a result. ( 83 Ill. 2d at 128-29 .) We are satisfied that the result in this case would have been no di 1991App. 3d at 451 .) “[T]he concern of a reviewing court is prejudicial error, and the court need not determine that a trial was devoid of error before affirming a conviction.” (People v. Warmack (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 112, 129 .) In Warmack, the court found that although it was error to allow evidence of a prior arrest when it was not relevant to any issue in the case, it was harmless error since a trial without such error, considering the totality of the evidence, would have produced no different a result. ( 83 Ill. 2d at 128-29 .) We are satisfied that the result in this case would have been no di | 1 | 10 |
People v. Romangreen1 sentence2026“Error is harmless where a reviewing court can safely conclude that a trial without the error would have produced no different result.” People v. Roman, 323 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Chapman v. Californiared1 sentence2025The standard for review of trial court errors stated in Quintero derives (through People v. Herron, 215 Ill. 2d 167 (2005), and People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003)) from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967), where the United States Supreme Court said that, “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” ¶ 90 In In re E.H., 224 Ill. 2d at 180 , this court explained that the reasonable doubt standard applied to constitutional errors but that “evidentiary error is harmless w | 1 | 1 |
People v. Gregorygreen1 sentence2022See, e.g., People v. Gregory, 2016 IL App (2d) 140294, ¶ 28 . | 1 | 1 |
People v. Meltongreen1 sentence2021See People v. Melton, 2013 IL App (1st) 060039, ¶ 49 (an error is harmless where the result of the proceeding would have been the same without the error). ¶ 16 III. | 1 | 1 |
Neder v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2015Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 19 (1999). | 1 | 1 |
The PEOPLE v. Sallygreen2 sentences1999See People v. Sally, 17 Ill. 2d 578, 586 , 162 N.E.2d 396, 400 (1959). 1999See People v. Sally, 17 Ill. 2d 578, 586 , 162 N.E.2d 396, 400 (1959). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Conleygreen1 sentence1993See Conley, 187 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Herron
green
2 sentences2025People v. Herron, 215 Ill. 2d 167 (2005).” People v. Quintero, 394 Ill. 2025The standard for review of trial court errors stated in Quintero derives (through People v. Herron, 215 Ill. 2d 167 (2005), and People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003)) from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967), where the United States Supreme Court said that, “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” ¶ 90 In In re E.H., 224 Ill. 2d at 180 , this court explained that the reasonable doubt standard applied to constitutional errors but that “evidentiary error is harmless w | 5 | 2009–2025 |
People v. Bradley
green
2 sentences2004Our assessment of the evidence is reinforced by the trial court's statement that whether Ortiz identified the defendant near the scene of the robbery "doesn't matter at all [because] there is more than enough without this." "An error is harmless where a reviewing court can safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result." Bradley , 336 Ill. 2004Our assessment of the evidence is reinforced by the trial court’s statement that whether Ortiz identified the defendant near the scene of the robbery “doesn’t matter at all [because] there is more than enough without this.” “An error is harmless where a reviewing court can safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result.” Bradley, 336 Ill. | 2 | 2004–2004 |
People v. Dunn
green
2 sentences2002People v. Dunn , 326 Ill. 2002People v. Dunn, 326 Ill. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Warmack
neutral
2 sentences1997We have considered the totality of the evidence presented and can safely conclude that a trial without this error would produce no different result'"), rev'g 73 Ill.App.3d 783 , 392 N.E.2d 334 (1979). 1997We have considered the totality of the evidence presented and can safely conclude that a trial without this error would produce no different result’ ”), rev’g 73 Ill. | 2 | 1997–1997 |
People v. Metts
green
2 sentences1993App. 3d 880, 884 , 334 N.E.2d 825 .) However, this is not without exception. 1991App. 3d 880 , 334 N.E.2d 825 .) However, this is not without exception. | 2 | 1991–1993 |
In Re EH
green
1 sentence2025The standard for review of trial court errors stated in Quintero derives (through People v. Herron, 215 Ill. 2d 167 (2005), and People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003)) from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967), where the United States Supreme Court said that, “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” ¶ 90 In In re E.H., 224 Ill. 2d at 180 , this court explained that the reasonable doubt standard applied to constitutional errors but that “evidentiary error is harmless w | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Smart
green
1 sentence2025App. 3d 716, 728 (2009), asserted, “ ‘The State bears the burden of persuasion to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the result would have been the same without the error.’ ” 2023 IL App (1st) 220427, ¶ 36 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Jackson
green
1 sentence2022People v. Jackson, 2020 IL 124112 , ¶ 127. ¶ 56 Here, as the State points out, the defendant was charged with DUI under section 11- 501(a)(2) of the Vehicle Code. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
City of Rockford v. Elliott
green
1 sentence2001Elliott, 308 Ill. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
People v. Cisewski
green
1 sentence1996People v. Cisewski, 118 Ill. 2d 163 (1987). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Fahy v. Connecticut
green
1 sentence1992Ed. 2d 171, 173 , 84 S. Ct. 229, 230 .) Considering the totality of the evidence presented, we conclude that a trial without this error would produce no different result. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
People v. Parmly
green
2 sentences1991(See People v. Parmly (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 386 , 512 N.E.2d 1213 .) Any error was harmless because defendant’s guilt was established by overwhelming evidence. 1991(See People v. Parmly (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 386 , 512 N.E.2d 1213 .) Any error was harmless because defendant’s guilt was established by overwhelming evidence. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
In Re Marriage of Lorenzi
green
1 sentence1990App. 3d 427 , 405 N.E.2d 507 , a post-judgment petition to vacate a property settlement was denied by the trial court without a hearing. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
People v. Martin-Trigona
green
2 sentences1987The standard of review of an error of constitutional magnitude is that the court must find it to be not merely “harmless,” but harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (People v. Martin-Trigona (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 295, 304 , 489 N.E.2d 1356, 1360 ), and the reviewing court must be able to “safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result” (People v. Myles (1985), 131 Ill. 1987The standard of review of an error of constitutional magnitude is that the court must find it to be not merely “harmless,” but harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (People v. Martin-Trigona (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 295, 304 , 489 N.E.2d 1356, 1360 ), and the reviewing court must be able to “safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result” (People v. Myles (1985), 131 Ill. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
People v. Myles
green
2 sentences1987The standard of review of an error of constitutional magnitude is that the court must find it to be not merely “harmless,” but harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (People v. Martin-Trigona (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 295, 304 , 489 N.E.2d 1356, 1360 ), and the reviewing court must be able to “safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result” (People v. Myles (1985), 131 Ill. 1987App. 3d 1034, 1044 , 476 N.E.2d 1333, 1340 ). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
United States v. Hasting
green
1 sentence1985Ed. 2d 96, 105-06 , 103 S. Ct. 1974, 1980 .) Error is harmless where a reviewing court can safely conclude that a trial without the error would produce no different result. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
O'DELL v. Dowd
green
1 sentence1984App. 3d 189 , 429 N.E.2d 548 , a case cited by neither of the parties to this action, the court found without analysis that a defendant’s traffic court conviction for driving too fast for conditions was admissible in a later civil case. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
People v. Lewis
green
2 sentences1982In this type of situation, it is not within the province of a reviewing court to seek out and validate any claim of prejudice which is “founded on mere conjecture.” (People v. Lewis (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 152, 158 , 330 N.E.2d 857 .) We “can safely conclude that a trial without this error would produce no different result.” People v. Warmack (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 112, 128-29 . 1982In this type of situation, it is not within the province of a reviewing court to seek out and validate any claim of prejudice which is “founded on mere conjecture.” (People v. Lewis (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 152, 158 , 330 N.E.2d 857 .) We “can safely conclude that a trial without this error would produce no different result.” People v. Warmack (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 112, 128-29 . | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Department of Mental Health v. Brueckner
green
1 sentence1980In In re Estate of Kunz (1972), 7 Ill. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Cole v. Brundage
green
1 sentence1979App. 3d 782, 807 , 344 N.E.2d 583 .) In summary, although the trial was not without error, we believe defendant received a fair trial and that a new trial is not mandated. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| People ex rel. Bryant v. Williams neutral | 1 | 1969–1969 |
| First National Bank & Trust Co. v. City of Evanston green | 1 | 1966–1966 |
| Gardner v. Auburn Park Trust & Savings Bank neutral | 1 | 1938–1938 |
| Cass v. Duncan neutral | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| Barton v. Barton green | 1 | 1922–1922 |
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.