People v. Dunigan

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4,9—1), rape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 11 — 1), aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4) and burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1). He was sentenced to concurrent terms of 6 to 18 years for the attempt murder of Agnes Silverstein, 100 to 300 years for her rape, 3 to 9 years for the aggravated battery of her husband, Leo Silverstein, and 5 to 15 years for the burglary of their apartment.

Defendant appeals and raises the following issues: (1)…