People v. Fields

Following a jury trial, defendant, Ronnie Fields (Fields), was convicted of armed robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 2 (West 1992)) and sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, Fields argues that: (1) the trial court erred by allowing the jury to receive an exhibit which was not admitted into evidence; (2) the prosecution made numerous improper remarks in closing argument, thereby depriving him of a fair trial; and (3) the prosecution failed to prove him guilty of armed robbery beyond a reasonable doubt.

We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

At approximately 7 p.m. on December 17, 1990, Ver lean Brown…