People v. Brock

Defendant, Kenneth Brock, was charged by indictment with attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) and two counts of aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, pars. 12 — 4(a) and 12— 4(b)(1)). He was tried in the circuit court of Cook County by a jury, which found him guilty of attempt murder and aggravated battery. The trial court entered judgment on the verdicts, and sentenced him to serve not less than 10 nor more than 30 years in the Illinois State Penitentiary for attempt murder.

The following issues are raised for our review: (1) whether the jury instructions…