People v. Mulcahey

Defendant was charged, in McLean County case No. 91 — CF—7, with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12 — 16(d).) On November 6, 1991, the jury was impaneled before Judge Townley, the State proceeded with its case in chief, and then rested. When the trial resumed November 7, the following transpired:

“MR. REYNARD [(the prosecutor)]: Judge, at this time I would like to indicate to the Court that Mr. Skelton [(defense counsel)] and I have discussed the resolution of the case, and that resolution would contemplate that I would be asking leave of the…