People v. Sykes

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of cruelty to children in violation of section 53 of “An Act relating to improper supervision of children” (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 23, par. 2368) and battery in violation of section 12 — 3 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (the Criminal Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12-3). The circuit court of Macon County vacated the conviction for battery at a hearing on the post-trial motion. Defendant was then sentenced to a term of 16 months’ imprisonment on the charge of cruelty to children. Defendant appeals his conviction. We affirm.

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