Legal Opinion
People v. Porter
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided August 26, 1993No. 74599PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Heiple
The People of the State of Illinois appeal from the circuit court of Cook County’s dismissal (and the appellate court’s affirmance) of a murder charge against defendant Derrick Porter based on the double jeopardy clauses of the State and Federal Constitutions and section 3 — 4(c) of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961. For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand this cause for a trial on the merits.
BACKGROUND FACTS
On October 18, 1988, defendant was convicted of the murder of Willie Bibbs by a jury. The jury had been requested by the State. Defendant, on the other hand, had sought a…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- United States v. WheelerSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Bartkus v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
- In Re Marriage of LogstonIllinois Supreme Court · 1984
- United States v. Charles T. Walsh and Bowe, Walsh & AssociatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1983
- People Ex Rel. Daley v. JoyceIllinois Supreme Court · 1988
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3Cited by19 opinions
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