People v. Carrizales

After a joint jury trial, defendant Thomas Carrizales was convicted of first degree murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1) and defendant Hector Carrizales was convicted of first degree murder under the accountability theory (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 9— 1, 5 — 2(c)). Thomas was sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment, and Hector was sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, Hector asserts that he should not be held accountable for the shooting committed by Thomas. We agree. Thus, we reverse Hector’s conviction.

Thomas asserts on appeal that he was denied a fair trial…