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without error in Illinois

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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Thurowgreen
ill · 2003 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

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

2022People v. Thurow, 203 Ill. 2d 352, 363 (2003).

55
People v. Quinterogreen
illappct · 2009 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2025
2 sentences

2023“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.

23
People v. Warmackgreen
ill · 1980 · cited in 10 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1982–2016
2 sentences

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

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

110
People v. Romangreen
illappct · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026“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.

11
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

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

11
People v. Gregorygreen
illappct · 2016 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See, e.g., People v. Gregory, 2016 IL App (2d) 140294, ¶ 28 .

11
People v. Meltongreen
illappct · 2014 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See 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.

11
Neder v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 19 (1999).

11
The PEOPLE v. Sallygreen
ill · 1959 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See 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).

11
People v. Conleygreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Conley, 187 Ill.

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 (25)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Herron green
ill · 2005
2 sentences

2025People 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

52009–2025
People v. Bradley green
illappct · 2002
2 sentences

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.

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.

22004–2004
People v. Dunn green
illappct · 2001
2 sentences

2002People v. Dunn , 326 Ill.

2002People v. Dunn, 326 Ill.

22002–2002
People v. Warmack neutral
illappct · 1979
2 sentences

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.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.

21997–1997
People v. Metts green
illappct · 1975
2 sentences

1993App. 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.

21991–1993
In Re EH green
ill · 2006
1 sentence

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

12025–2025
People v. Smart green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2025App. 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 .

12025–2025
People v. Jackson green
ill · 2020
1 sentence

2022People 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.

12022–2022
City of Rockford v. Elliott green
illappct · 1999
1 sentence

2001Elliott, 308 Ill.

12001–2001
People v. Cisewski green
ill · 1987
1 sentence

1996People v. Cisewski, 118 Ill. 2d 163 (1987).

11996–1996
Fahy v. Connecticut green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

1992Ed. 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.

11992–1992
People v. Parmly green
ill · 1987
2 sentences

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.

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.

11991–1991
In Re Marriage of Lorenzi green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1990App. 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.

11990–1990
People v. Martin-Trigona green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

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.

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.

11987–1987
People v. Myles green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

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.

1987App. 3d 1034, 1044 , 476 N.E.2d 1333, 1340 ).

11987–1987
United States v. Hasting green
scotus · 1983
1 sentence

1985Ed. 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.

11985–1985
O'DELL v. Dowd green
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1984App. 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.

11984–1984
People v. Lewis green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

11982–1982
Department of Mental Health v. Brueckner green
illappct · 1972
1 sentence

1980In In re Estate of Kunz (1972), 7 Ill.

11980–1980
Cole v. Brundage green
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1979App. 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.

11979–1979
People ex rel. Bryant v. Williams neutral
illappct · 1966
11969–1969
First National Bank & Trust Co. v. City of Evanston green
ill · 1964
11966–1966
Gardner v. Auburn Park Trust & Savings Bank neutral
illappct · 1937
11938–1938
Cass v. Duncan neutral
ill · 1913
11922–1922
Barton v. Barton green
ill · 1918
11922–1922

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (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

IL 47 (1922–2026) AL 33 (1872–2016) TX 26 (1910–2025) FL 23 (1933–2024) OH 22 (1992–2026) UT 22 (1983–2026) CA 20 (1919–2024) NY 18 (1873–2016) ID 18 (1926–2024) TN 15 (1965–2021) WA 15 (1911–2024) GA 14 (1925–2026) MI 13 (1928–2015) PA 13 (1869–2017) MA 13 (1914–2025) OK 10 (1910–2021) CO 10 (1959–2024) DC 9 (1977–2020) NE 8 (1884–1987) MT 8 (1994–2012) LA 7 (1931–2015) AZ 7 (1970–2020) VA 6 (1928–2002) RI 6 (1984–2003) VT 5 (1945–2025) WV 5 (2006–2025) SC 5 (1957–1978) MS 5 (1911–2019) MD 3 (1940–2014) IN 3 (1945–2014) MO 3 (1979–1996) WY 3 (1931–1999) OR 3 (1962–2012) KY 3 (1912–1922) CT 3 (1999–2025) NC 3 (1990–1992) WI 3 (1891–2018) MN 3 (1897–1989) IA 3 (1865–2017) ND 2 (1953–1956) NH 2 (1889–1982) KS 2 (2022–2022)

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