People v. Polansky

This is an appeal from a conviction of the defendant, Frank Polansky, Jr., after trial by jury in the circuí court of Henry County for the offenses of burglary and aggravated battery. The defendant was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than 3 nor more than 10 years on both charges and the sentences to be served concurrently.

The factual situation which resulted in the defendant’s conviction occurred on September 29, 1970. At approximately 1:00 o’clock A.M. on that date the custodian of the Kewanee High School heard loud noises emanating from the school’s gymnasium. An…