People v. Allen

The circuit court convicted defendant, Jerry Allen, of aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. He was sentenced to seven years in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Defendant appeals, raising as issues whether (1) his conviction for aggravated discharge of a firearm was barred by double jeopardy where the court ambiguously found him not guilty, then clarified its ruling, finding him guilty of the offense; (2) he was proved guilty of aggravated discharge of a firearm beyond a reasonable doubt; and (3) the court abused its discretion in…