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language conveys sufficiently definite warning in Illinois

5 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2023 3 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Jordan v. De Georgegreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023App. 3d 964, 966 (1973), quoting Jordan v. De George, 341 U.S. 223, 231-32 (1951)).

2021Specifically, “ ‘[t]he test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices.” Id. (quoting Jordan v. De George, 341 U.S. 223, 231-32 (1951)).

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People v. Schoosgreen
illappct · 1973 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023“Both facial and as- applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 82 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute give[s] [a] person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act accordingl

2022“Both facial and as-applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 84 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute gives a person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act -24- 1-22-0816

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People v. Grecogreen
ill · 2003 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023“Both facial and as- applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 82 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute give[s] [a] person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act accordingl

2022“Both facial and as-applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 84 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute gives a person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act -24- 1-22-0816

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Kelly green
illappct · 2018
2 sentences

2023“Both facial and as- applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 82 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute give[s] [a] person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act accordingl

2022“Both facial and as-applied challenges face the same considerable burden of overcoming the strong judicial presumption that the statute at issue is constitutional. [Citation.]” People v. Kelly, 2018 IL App (1st) 162334, ¶ 20 . “[A]ll as-applied constitutional challenges are, by definition, dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of the person raising the challenge.” Id. ¶ 23. ¶ 84 “A vagueness challenge is a due process challenge, examining whether a statute gives a person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what is prohibited, so that he may act -24- 1-22-0816

22022–2023
Connally v. General Construction Co. green
scotus · 1926
2 sentences

1973Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385 (1926).” For the reasons stated above, we find that the portions of the statute under attack here are neither vague nor indefinite, and that they are not unconstitutional.

1973Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385 (1926).” In the case of Wadlington v. Mindes (1970), 45 Ill.2d 447 , the court held a statute which denied unemployment compensation to an individual who removes himself to an area “where opportunities for work are substantially less favorable” was not unconstitutionally vague: “Of course it can be argued that the legislative body should have described the questionable areas with greater precision.

21973–1973
Wadlington v. Mindes green
ill · 1970
1 sentence

1973Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385 (1926).” In the case of Wadlington v. Mindes (1970), 45 Ill.2d 447 , the court held a statute which denied unemployment compensation to an individual who removes himself to an area “where opportunities for work are substantially less favorable” was not unconstitutionally vague: “Of course it can be argued that the legislative body should have described the questionable areas with greater precision.

11973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 705 ILCS 405/2-18 (3) IL § 705 ILCS 405/2-21 (3) IL § 705 ILCS 405/2-3 (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

OH 21 (1953–2023) MS 17 (1981–2023) FL 11 (1972–2005) CT 9 (1977–2001) IL 5 (1973–2023) AL 5 (1978–1991) NY 4 (1953–2009) WA 2 (1971–1982)

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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