Illinois Supreme Court· 2/19/1999

People v. Smith

Citations

708 N.E.2d 365
185 Ill. 2d 532
236 Ill. Dec. 779
1999 Ill. LEXIS 18

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concluding that when the evidence is so unsatisfactory or inconclusive that it creates a reasonable doubt of the defendant’s guilt, the conviction must be reversed
holding that no reasonable person could find the witness’ testimony credible
holding that no reasonable person could find the witness’ testimony credible
stating this proposition of law, but reversing the conviction outright because of serious impeachment of the eyewitness which resulted in the State failing to meet its burden of proof
stating this proposition of law, but reversing the conviction outright because of serious impeachment of the eyewitness which resulted in the State failing to meet its burden of proof
identifying witness was significantly and repeatedly impeached, and her account conflicted with those of other eyewitnesses who were closer to the shooter but did not identify the defendant

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Judges: Heiple, Rathje

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