People v. Rentas

After a bench trial, defendant James Rentas, along with five others, was convicted for the burglary of a service station. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Defendant appeals.

On appeal, defendant contends that the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt (1) that he entered the station without authority; (2) that entry was made with a felonious intent; (3) that defendant was accountable for the actions of his companions; and (4) he argues that the trial court erred in failing to consider the possibility of sentencing him under the provisions of the Dangerous Drug Abuse…