People v. Tomlianovich

A jury convicted the defendant, Magee M. Tomlianovich, of cruelty to children. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 23, par. 2368.) The trial court sentenced her to two years of probation, with the conditions that she pay a $250 fine and costs, continue mental health counseling, and cooperate with the Department of Children and Family Services. The defendant appeals.

At the defendant’s trial, Dr. Carlos Almeida testified that on May 13, 1986, he examined the defendant’s son, Jeremy. Jeremy’s buttocks were severely bruised to the point of hematoma. Dr. Almeida had never seen a condition as severe.…