People v. Testa

PRESIDING JUSTICE DOWNING

delivered the opinion of the court:

Following a bench trial, defendant, Thomas A. Testa, was found guilty of attempt (rape). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4(a).) The following post-trial defense motions were denied: (1) in arrest of judgment; (2) for a directed finding; (3) for a new trial; and (4) for a modification of the finding of guilt and a request for a finding of guilty but mentally ill. Defendant was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment.

The appeal presents the following issues: (1) whether the information charging defendant with attempt (rape) was…