People v. Burdine

Following a bench trial, the defendant, Tavares Burdine, was found guilty of aggravated battery. 720 ILCS 5/12 — 4(b)(6) (West 2002). The victim was a paramedic for the Chicago fire department engaged in the execution of his official duties. Defendant was sentenced to 18 months’ probation. The circuit court also ordered the defendant to submit a biological sample for genetic marker testing pursuant to section 5 — 4—3 of the Unified Code of Corrections (Code of Corrections) (730 ILCS 5/5 — 4—3 (West 2002)).

On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) his conviction should be reversed because the…