Judge Michael J Burke

2 court opinions authored by Judge Michael J Burke. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Michael J Burke (2)

People v. Stafford

Evidence sufficient for aggravated battery conviction, court rules

illappct · 2025-08-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

People v. Stafford, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that...

Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Ass'n v. City of Waukegan

Waukegan ordinance restricting video gaming near schools upheld

illappct · 2025-03-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Ass'n v. City of Waukegan, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Associatio...

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