People v. Lara

In September 2008, a jury found defendant guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault (720 ILCS 5/12 — 14.1(a)(1) (West 2006)). Defendant appeals, arguing (1) section 115 — 10 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Code) (725 ILCS 5/115 — 10 (West 2008)) is unconstitutional; (2) the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the State to introduce RK.’s videotaped statement pursuant to section 115 — 10 of the Code (725 ILCS 5/115 — 10 (West 2008)); (3) the State failed to establish defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; and (4) defendant’s trial counsel was ineffective for…