People v. Bailey

Following a bench trial, the defendant, Charles Bailey III, was found guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (720 ILCS 5/12— 16(d) (West 1996)) and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. On appeal, the defendant argues that (1) the evidence was insufficient to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (2) his sentence was excessive. We affirm.

On September 29, 1997, the defendant was charged by information with the offense of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (720 ILCS 5/12 — 16(d) (West 1996)). The information alleged that, on September 27, 1997, the defendant fondled the sex organ…