People v. Sprouse

After a bench trial, defendant Robert Sprouse was convicted of attempt rape and indecent liberties with a child (lewd fondling) and was sentenced to a term of 12 years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals, contending that (1) he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt because complainant’s testimony was incredible, was not clear and convincing and was not sufficiently corroborated; (2) he did not receive adequate representation by counsel; (3) he was denied his right to a fair trial when the trial court committed certain alleged errors; and (4) pursuant to section 5 — 6—1(a) of the…