Illinois Supreme Court

People v. Kidd

November 28, 2022465 Ill. Dec. 703

Summary

The court held that Kidd's indictment was legally insufficient because it alleged sexual contact but did not allege that the contact was undertaken for sexual gratification or arousal. Because Kidd challenged the indictment before trial, strict compliance with the statutory pleading requirements applied and no showing of prejudice was required. The court reversed the judgments and remanded with directions to dismiss the indictment.