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· 9/20/1989

People v. Felella

Citations

  • 546 N.E.2d 492
  • 131 Ill. 2d 525
  • 137 Ill. Dec. 547
  • 1989 Ill. LEXIS 108

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  • judicial power includes adjudication and application of law, administration of courts, and imposition of criminal sentences
  • the issue of self-defense is always a question of fact determined by the trier of fact
  • the issue of self-defense is always a question of fact determined by the trier of fact
  • “The long-standing rule is that mere threats of personal injury or death do not justify taking the life of - 11 - No. 1-21-1453 the person making the threats when he is doing nothing to put them into execution.”
  • “Declaring public policy is the domain of the legislature.”

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Judges: Moran

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