People v. Gayton

PRESIDING JUSTICE LYTTON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Following a jury trial, defendant Terrance A. Gayton was convicted of theft by deception. 720 ILCS 5/16 — 1(a)(2) (West 1994). On appeal, he contends (a) the trial judge erred in admitting into evidence defendant’s driver’s abstract and police testimony about the contents of his criminal history sheet, and (b) the State failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The evidence showed that defendant went to a used car dealership, placed an $1,800 down payment on a 1988 Chevrolet Baretta, and…