People v. Smith

Following a jury trial, defendants were convicted of burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 19—1) and possession of burglary tools (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 19— 2). Defendant Smith was sentenced to a prison term of eight years for burglary and defendant Gillespie to a term of three years. Both defendants were sentenced to prison terms of one to three years for possession of burglary tools. On appeal, defendants present these arguments: (1) the trial court erred in denying their motions for a substitution of judges; (2) the trial court erred denying their motion in limine; (3)…