Illinois Supreme Court· 1/26/2004

People v. Johnson

Citations

803 N.E.2d 405
208 Ill. 2d 53
281 Ill. Dec. 1

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holding that gang affiliation evidence is admissible to provide motive for shooting
noting that “a pattern of intentional prosecutorial misconduct may so seriously undermine the integrity of judicial proceedings as to support reversal under the plain-error doctrine”
finding that “pervasive prosecutorial misconduct” amounts to structural error
finding that “pervasive prosecutorial misconduct” amounts to structural error
prosecutor repeatedly referred to the defendant as an “animal” and “evil,” causing jury to render a decision based in emotion and not careful deliberation
prosecutor’s improper statements did not cause substantial prejudice when the State introduced defendant’s confession, physical evidence, and the uncontradicted testimony of an eyewitness to the crime

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Judges: Rarick

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