People v. Acker

In a jury trial defendant was found guilty of the offenses of “disregarding a traffic light” and “involuntary manslaughter” as charged in the indictment. The jury found defendant not guilty of “operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” Defendant was released on probation for the period of five years, with the first six months to be served in the Cook County House of Correction.

On appeal defendant contends that (1) his constitutional rights and statutory guarantees were violated when the prosecutor commented indirectly on defendant’s failure to testify; (2)…