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People v. Wright

Citations

  • 691 N.E.2d 94
  • 294 Ill. App. 3d 606
  • 229 Ill. Dec. 158
  • 1998 Ill. App. LEXIS 52

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  • confronting a defendant with a reliable and legally obtained statement incriminating him is an intervening circumstance
  • “David’s trial counsel chose to dispute, [by opening the door to gang-related evidence] in her opening statement, the issue of David’s possible motive for shooting Smith and Rockett. This decision fell squarely within the tactical province of an attorney.”

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Judges: Wolfson

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