People v. Bridges

Defendant, Jack Bridges, also known as Jack Belton, was indicted for attempt murder and two counts of aggravated battery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4, 9 — 1, 12 — 4(a), 12 — 4(b)(1).) A jury found defendant not guilty of attempt murder, but guilty of each count of aggravated battery. The trial court entered a judgment of guilty of aggravated battery and sentenced defendant to a term of imprisonment of not less than 2M nor more than 7% years.

On appeal, defendant asserts that: (1) the State committed prejudicial error in its opening statement; 2) repeated references to…