· 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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