People v. Smit

Third Division

February 9, 2000

No. 1-99-1810

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) APPEAL FROM THE) CIRCUIT COURT OF

Plaintiff-Appellant, ) COOK COUNTY.)

v. ))

BRIAN SMIT, ) HONORABLE) THOMAS CONDON,

Defendant-Appellee. ) JUDGE PRESIDING.

Why would anyone aim a laser light at another person? More importantly, what does someone reasonably believe when a laser light is pointed into his home and onto his body?

In this case, the State charged the defendant with assault. The trial judge dismissed the charge. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On February 5, 1999, the prosecution filed an information charging…