Illinois Supreme Court· 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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