124 Ill. App. 2d 223 - People v. Wright’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““On this point it has been said repeatedly that it is error to permit a police officer to testify to the statements made and the things done by a victim by way of identification of the Defendant. (People v. Reeves (1935), 360 Ill. 55, 64 , 195 N.E. 443 .) We note, also, that although courts of review have repeatedly condemned such evidence, the courts have labeled the testimony “harmless error” and “merely cumulative” if no prejudice to the defendant is shown. This is especially so where the defendant makes no objection to the officers testimony, as here. (People v. Campbell (1969), 113 Ill.App.2d 242, 248 , 252 N.E.2d 26 .) We have examined the testimony in question and some of it is hearsay and improper. Although plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed, notwithstanding they were not brought to the attention of the trial court, we find no substantial prejudice here. See People v. Dial (1968), 95 Ill.App.2d 345, 362 , 238 N.E.2d 122 .” (Emphasis added.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 4 Ill. App. 3d 888 - People v. Jones