People v. Joseph

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STENGEL

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Danny Joseph was convicted of battery foEowing a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Knox County and was sentenced to 364 days in the penitentiary. The battery occurred when Joseph struck Colleen Bogeart foEowing a fight in the parking lot of a tavern between CoEeen’s husband and Joseph’s brother. After police arrived on the scene a melee ensued which resulted in the arrest of five members of the Joseph family, including Danny, on various charges. The five cases were consolidated for trial on the motion of defendant’s…