Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of Illinois denied Terah Grimes' motion for leave to file a motion for reconsideration regarding the denial of his petition for leave to appeal from an order dated May 29, 2008. However, exercising its supervisory authority, the Court directed the Appellate Court, First District, to vacate its judgment in People v. Grimes (No. 1-05-3888, February 14, 2008) and remanded the case to the Circuit Court of Cook County for a new sentencing hearing.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Motion for Leave to File Reconsiderationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court denied Terah Grimes' motion for leave to file a motion for reconsideration concerning the denial of his petition for leave to appeal.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Illinois denied Terah Grimes' motion for leave to file a motion for reconsideration regarding the denial of his petition for leave to appeal from an order dated May 29, 2008.
Remand for New Sentencing Hearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was remanded to the Circuit Court of Cook County for a new sentencing hearing following the vacating of the Appellate Court's judgment.
Reasoning: and remanded the case to the Circuit Court of Cook County for a new sentencing hearing.
Supervisory Authority of the Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Illinois exercised its supervisory authority to direct the Appellate Court to vacate its judgment and remand the case for further proceedings.
Reasoning: However, exercising its supervisory authority, the Court directed the Appellate Court, First District, to vacate its judgment in People v. Grimes (No. 1-05-3888, February 14, 2008) and remanded the case to the Circuit Court of Cook County for a new sentencing hearing.