People v. Hayashi

Defendant Bradley Hayashi was charged with one count of battery for fondling the complainant’s breasts and vagina during a full body massage at his chiropractic office. Following a bench trial, he was convicted and sentenced to 10 days in jail and 12 months’ probation, and assessed fines and costs. On appeal, defendant contends the State failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Defendant further contends he was entitled to the physician exemption codified at section 12 — 18(b) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/12 — 18(b) (West 2006)) and the State failed to sustain its…