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People v. Williams

Citations

  • 692 N.E.2d 1109
  • 181 Ill. 2d 297
  • 229 Ill. Dec. 898
  • 1998 Ill. LEXIS 5

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  • finding that an objection at the sentencing hearing and reference to the error in a postsentencing motion are necessary to preserve a sentencing issue for review
  • assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury’s consideration of this factor did not require resentencing
  • considering merits of issues in order to determine that counsel was not ineffective for having failed to preserve them
  • admitting contents of 911 tape to show officer acting in the course of his official duties
  • admitting contents of 911 tape to show officer acting in the course of his official duties
  • considering merits of issues in order to determine that counsel was not ineffective for having failed to preserve them

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Judges: Freeman

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