People v. Allen

On December 10, 1996, the defendant, Nathaniel C. Allen, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (720 ILCS 570/401 (West 1996)) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (720 ILCS 570/402 (West 1996)). The defendant’s jury trial on these charges commenced on February 23, 1998. Following trial, the defendant was found guilty of both offenses. After the denial of the defendant’s posttrial motion, he was sentenced to a term of 15 years’ imprisonment in the Department of Corrections on the possession with intent to deliver conviction. No sentence was…