People v. Solis

After a jury trial, Martin Solis, defendant, was found guilty of attempted murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) and aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4). The trial court found that the offense of aggravated battery merged into the attempted murder conviction. Defendant was sentenced to a term of six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The following issues are before this court for review: (1) whether the People proved beyond a reasonable doubt that defendant had the requisite intent to kill; (2) whether the trial court erred when it refused…