People v. Johnson

Defendant, Steven Johnson, was charged by indictment with unlawful possession, with intent to deliver, of more than 30 grams of a substance containing cocaine. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 561/^, par. 1401(a)(2).) The first trial of this charge resulted in a mistrial when the jury was unable to agree on a verdict. Following a second jury trial, defendant was found guilty. Judgment of conviction was entered, and he was sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment. Defendant appeals, contending (1) that evidence implying his involvement in prior drug transactions was improperly admitted, (2) that…