People v. Millsap

Following a jury trial, defendant, Derrick Millsap, was convicted of home invasion (720 ILCS 5/12 — 11(a)(2) (West 1996)) and robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 1(a) (West 1996)). The court sentenced him to 20 years’ imprisonment. Defendant appealed, arguing that his due process rights were violated when the trial court gave the jury an accountability instruction after the jury had begun deliberating. The appellate court affirmed. No. 1 — 98— 0388 (unpublished order under Supreme Court Rule 23). We granted defendant’s pro se petition for leave to appeal.

BACKGROUND

The victim, Helen Drwiega, testified…