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Illinois Supreme Court· 4/3/1995

People v. Thomas

Citations

  • 647 N.E.2d 983
  • 164 Ill. 2d 410
  • 207 Ill. Dec. 490

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  • issue decided on direct appeal was res judicata in post-conviction proceeding even though defendant submitted new facts in support of issue
  • issue decided on direct appeal was res judicata in post-conviction proceedings, despite the defendant's submission of new facts in support of the issue
  • ineffective assistance of appellate counsel argument raised for first time at oral argument before this court deemed waived
  • issue decided on direct appeal was res judicata in post-conviction proceedings, despite the defendant’s submission of new facts in support of the issue
  • “Points not argued are forfeited and shall not be raised in the reply brief, in oral argument, or on petition for rehearing.” (Emphasis added.)
  • issue decided on direct appeal was res judicata in post-conviction proceeding even though defendant submitted new facts in support of issue

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Judges: Nickels

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