People v. Franz

A McHenry County jury found Gerald H. Franz, defendant-appellant, hereinafter referred to as the “defendant,” guilty of burglary and theft of under *150. He was sentenced to three years’ probation, with the conditions that he serve a term of 12 months’ periodic imprisonment and pay a fine of *1,000. The defendant has appealed.

Three issues are raised by the defendant in his appeal. First, he contends that the evidence was insufficient to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Secondly, he contends that the trial court erred when it refused to give a jury instruction he tendered, and, thirdly,…