People v. Jones

After trial in the circuit court of Cook County, a jury convicted defendant Rickie Jones of intimidation (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 12 — 6(a)(1)) and theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(c)(1)). The trial court sentenced him to an extended term of 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

On appeal, defendant contends the trial court erred in: (1) allowing testimony of a homicide unrelated to the charges against him and admitting into evidence a photograph of the homicide victim; (2) allowing testimony of his alleged gang membership and prior narcotics use; (3)…