People v. Karmenzind

I dissent. In this case there was no physical evidence and, therefore, the case turned on the credibility of the various witnesses. Certainly, as in most trials, inconsistencies were revealed through cross-examination. However, it is well settled that it is the function of the trier of fact to weigh the credibility of the witnesses and to resolve conflicts or inconsistencies in the testimony. (People v. Eyler (1989), 133 Ill. 2d 173, 191, 549 N.E.2d 268, 276.) The jury did that in this case, and, based on all of the evidence, convicted the defendant.

The jury heard the testimony of the victim,…