People v. Allen

The defendant, Larry Allen, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 12—16(c)(1)(i))- He was sentenced to an extended term of 12 years’ imprisonment. He appeals.

The indictment in this case alleged that the defendant, being 17 years of age or over, committed an act of sexual conduct with the victim, who was under 13 years of age when the act was committed. On appeal, the only issue raised by the defendant is whether his conviction should be reversed because the indictment failed to state that the alleged sexual conduct was for the purpose of sexual…