People v. Prendergast

Defendant was indicted for the crime of reckless homicide and after waiving trial by jury was found guilty by the trial judge. He was placed on probation upon the condition that he not be allowed to drive an automobile in Illinois until he reached the age of 21. He now prosecutes this appeal claiming only that the evidence was not sufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defendant was a 16-year-old high school student, who was out riding in his mother’s automobile along with two school friends. The accident which gave rise to the instant indictment occurred on Northwest…