People v. Smith

May 4, 1998

NO. 4-97-0079

IN THE APPELLATE COURT

OF ILLINOIS

FOURTH DISTRICT

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) Appeal from

Plaintiff-Appellee, ) Circuit Court of

v. ) Sangamon County

DEE M. SMITH, ) No. 95CF819

Defendant-Appellant. )) Honorable) Sue E. Myerscough,) Judge Presiding.

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Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Sangamon County, defendant Dee M. Smith was found guilty of aggravated battery. 720 ILCS 5/12-4(b)(8) (West 1994). She was sentenced to 24 months' probation. The issues are whether (1) defendant was denied…