People v. Chester

In October 2007, defendant, Gregory J. Chester, was indicted on three counts of aggravated battery (720 ILCS 5/12 — 4(a), 124(b)(6) (West 2006)) and one count of resisting a peace officer (720 ILCS 5/31 — l(a—7) (West 2006)). Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for aggravated battery (McLean County case No. 07 — CF—1069) with the sentence to run consecutive to defendant’s sentences in McLean County case No. 07 — CF—797 of 5 years’ imprisonment for obstructing justice and 364 days in jail for resisting arrest. Defendant appeals only on issues…