People v. Smith

Following a jury trial on remand from this court, defendant-appellant, Jeffrey Smith, was found guilty of attempted murder and was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment on June 25, 1998. Defendant appeals the verdict contending that the trial court denied him his due process right to be present when the court responded to a note the jury sent out during deliberations. Further, defendant claims that the trial court’s response to the note was legally insufficient. He also maintains that the 30-year sentence imposed on him for attempted murder was excessive. The State claims all issues have been…