People v. Sanders

After a jury trial, defendant Juarez Sanders was found guilty of deviate sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and indecent liberties with a child. Defendant was sentenced to 10 to 15 years imprisonment. Defendant appeals contending that he (1) was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt because identification evidence was vague, doubtful and uncertain, and (2) was denied a fair and impartial jury trial when the trial court repeatedly refused written questions submitted by defendant for inclusion in voir dire by the court.

The victim, Nehru Dawson, was 15 years old at the time of the…