People v. Boose

The State charged defendant, Emmanuel J. Boose, with residential burglary (720 ILCS 5/19 — 3(a) (West 2000)). The information alleged that he knowingly and without authority entered Marilyn Nelson’s dwelling with the intent to commit criminal sexual assault (720 ILCS 5/12 — 13(a) (West 2000)). Following a bench trial, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals, arguing that (1) the State did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (2) the court erred in failing to conduct the proper balancing test before allowing the State to use…