People v. Arbo

A jury convicted the defendant, Avon Arbo, of six counts of felony theft and four counts of official misconduct (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 16—1(a)(1), (b)(1), 33—3(b), (c)). The trial court thereafter sentenced him to two years’ conditional discharge. The defendant appeals.

An 11-count indictment charged the defendant with seven counts of felony theft and four counts of official misconduct. Specifically, counts I, II, TV, and V charged the defendant with the theft of large quantities of weed killer and fertilizer. Count VI charged him with the theft of chimney supports, parts, and…