People v. Allen  ·  2011-05-11  ·  Appellate Court of Illinois  ·  pin 793 N.E.2d at 46

"The informant's veracity, reliability and basis of knowledge are determinative. [Citation.] One indicium of reliability of information exists when the facts learned through police investigation independently verify a substantial part of the informant's tip."

People v. Allen  ·  2011-05-11  ·  Appellate Court of Illinois  ·  pin 793 N.E.2d at 46

“The informant’s veracity, reliability and basis of knowledge are determinative. [Citation.] One indicium of reliability of information exists when the facts learned through police investigation independently verify a substantial part of the informant’s tip.”