Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Michael Braddock, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld the lower court's decision with modifications. The judgment affirmed relates to the legal proceedings against Michael Braddock, who was represented by Public Defender James J. Doherty and Assistant Public Defender Robert Morel Gray. The prosecution was led by State's Attorney Bernard Carey, with assistance from Kenneth L. Gillis and John M. Cutrone. The appellate court issued its decision on January 10, 1974, with a rehearing request denied on February 14, 1974. The court's ruling included specific modifications to the original judgment, although details of these modifications are not provided in the abstract.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Court Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court conducted a review of the lower court's decision and upheld it with certain modifications, demonstrating the appellate court's role in reassessing trial court judgments.
Reasoning: In the case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Michael Braddock, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld the lower court's decision with modifications.
Denial of Rehearing Requestsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court denied a request for a rehearing, indicating the finality of the appellate court's decision unless further appealed.
Reasoning: The appellate court issued its decision on January 10, 1974, with a rehearing request denied on February 14, 1974.
Prosecution by State's Attorneysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was prosecuted by the State's Attorney, highlighting the function of the State's Attorney's office in pursuing criminal cases on behalf of the state.
Reasoning: The prosecution was led by State's Attorney Bernard Carey, with assistance from Kenneth L. Gillis and John M. Cutrone.
Representation by Public Defendersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Michael Braddock was represented by the Public Defender's office, illustrating the defendant's right to legal representation and the role of public defenders in criminal proceedings.
Reasoning: Michael Braddock, who was represented by Public Defender James J. Doherty and Assistant Public Defender Robert Morel Gray.