People v. Rivera

Following a jury trial, defendant, Jose Rivera, was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56½, par. 1401) and armed violence (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 33A—2). Defendant was sentenced to a term of 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, but was not sentenced for armed violence. We reverse the conviction for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and remand for a new trial, and we reverse the conviction for armed violence.

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