Skip to main content
· 2/16/2001

People v. Izzo

Citations

  • 745 N.E.2d 548
  • 195 Ill. 2d 109
  • 253 Ill. Dec. 425
  • 2001 Ill. LEXIS 190

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not implicating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application
  • “A principle deeply embedded in our system of jurisprudence is that one’s ignorance of the law does not excuse unlawful conduct.”
  • “A principle deeply embedded in our system of jurisprudence is that one's ignorance of the law does not excuse unlawful conduct.”
  • a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not impheating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application
  • a defendant cannot challenge facial vagueness of statute not implicating first amendment freedoms unless statute is incapable of any valid application
  • “A principle deeply embedded in our system of jurisprudence is that one’s ignorance of the law does not excuse unlawful conduct.”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Harrison, Carman, Gaeman

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.