Legal Case Summary

Harrelson v. State


Date Argued: Wed Aug 17 2016
Case Number: 4-15-0660
Docket Number: 4121270
Judges:Not available
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Harrelson v. State, Docket Number 4121270** **Court:** [Insert Jurisdiction] **Date:** [Insert Decision Date] **Judge:** [Insert Judge’s Name] **Parties Involved:** - **Appellant:** Harrelson - **Respondent:** State of [Insert State] **Background:** Harrelson was convicted of [insert the specific crime(s) for which Harrelson was charged, e.g., theft, assault, drug possession etc.], following an incident that occurred on [insert date of the incident]. The prosecution presented evidence that [briefly summarize the nature of the evidence presented against Harrelson]. Harrelson contested the charges, asserting that [insert Harrelson's defense]. **Issues on Appeal:** 1. Whether the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence that Harrelson argued was prejudicial. 2. Whether the jury instructions provided by the trial court were adequate and accurate. 3. Whether the prosecution engaged in misconduct during closing arguments. **Ruling:** The appellate court affirmed the conviction of Harrelson. The court found that: 1. The evidence in question, while potentially prejudicial, was relevant to the case and admissible under [insert applicable evidence rule or law]. 2. The jury instructions, although not perfect, sufficiently conveyed the legal standards necessary for a fair deliberation. 3. The allegations of prosecutorial misconduct did not rise to the level that would undermine the integrity of the trial or affect the jury's verdict. **Conclusion:** The court concluded that Harrelson's rights were not violated during the trial process. The conviction was upheld, affirming the trial court’s decision. Harrelson's appeal was denied, and the case was remanded for sentencing. **Significance:** This case highlights the standards for admissibility of evidence, the importance of jury instructions, and the threshold for proving prosecutorial misconduct in criminal trials. [Add any additional information relevant to the case or specific legal principles that may apply.]

Harrelson v. State


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