Legal Opinion
Thomas v. Police Board
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided November 17, 1980No. 79-1801PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McGLOON
Chicago police officer Lemar Thomas was discharged after a hearing for violating Rule 2 of the Chicago Police Department. The trial court affirmed the decision of the Board. Thomas appeals.
On appeal, Thomas contends that (1) the decision of the Board is against the manifest weight of the evidence; (2) the police Board rule which he was found guilty of violating is unconstitutionally vague; (3) the Board improperly considered hearsay evidence; and (4) the penalty imposed was too severe.
We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.
Lemar Thomas, a police officer with nine…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Northern Illinois Automobile Wreckers & Rebuilders Ass'n v. DixonIllinois Supreme Court · 1979
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