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People v. Smith

Citations

  • 478 N.E.2d 357
  • 106 Ill. 2d 327
  • 88 Ill. Dec. 42
  • 1985 Ill. LEXIS 220

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  • considering issue of jury waiver on its merits given its importance and the frequency with which it arises
  • considering issue of jury waiver on its merits given its; importance and the frequency with which it arises
  • considering issue of jury waiver on its merits given its importance and the frequency with which it arises
  • consistent with constitutional jury trial provisions, section 103 — 6 provides that a jury waiver must be made in open court
  • also explaining that this issue is not waived by the defendant's failure to include it in his post-trial motion since it affects a substantial right
  • also explaining that this issue is not waived by the defendant’s failure to include it in his post-trial motion since it affects a substantial right

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Judges: Miller, Moran

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