People v. Davis

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of disorderly conduct. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 26 — 1(a)(1).) He was fined $500, and placed on one year’s probation conditioned upon his serving 30 days in the House of Corrections. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) his cross-examination regarding his prior felony conviction resulted in substantial prejudice; (3) the prosecutor’s opening and closing arguments deprived him of a fair trial; and (4) the trial court erred in instructing the jury. We reverse the judgment of the…