Illinois Supreme Court· 9/18/1997

People v. Thomas

Citations

687 N.E.2d 892
178 Ill. 2d 215
227 Ill. Dec. 410
1997 Ill. LEXIS 426

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stating that the admission of a prior inconsistent statement presented a “hearsay within hearsay problem”
evidence that the defendant had antisocial personality disorder constituted evidence in aggravation in a death-penalty case
a review of counsel's actions contains a strong presumption that the conduct fell within the parameters of reasonable professional assistance
evidence that the defendant had antisocial personality disorder constituted evidence in aggravation in a death-penalty case
a review of counsel’s actions contains a strong presumption that the conduct fell within the parameters of reasonable professional assistance
statements were made after the offense but before disposal of the murder weapon

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Judges: Nickels

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