People v. Varnell

Defendant Alvin Vamell appeals from a conviction of aggravated battery and armed violence in the circuit court of Lake County following a jury trial. Defendant’s conviction for armed violence was vacated and he was sentenced to one to three years on the aggravated battery. On appeal, defendant contends that the State failed to prove that he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in that the proof presented at trial (1) failed to establish an intent to commit aggravated battery, (2) failed to prove that the defendant was present at the scene of the crime, and (3) failed to establish that the…