People v. Sommerville

Defendant, William Sommerville, was charged by information with aggravated criminal sexual assault. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 12 — 14.) Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of the offense and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. Defendant filed a timely notice of appeal. We reverse and remand.

The following evidence was adduced at trial. The complainant, Valerie, testified that she, along with her two minor children, moved into a new apartment on June 19, 1987. At approximately 2 a.m. on June 20, 1987, the doorbell rang. Valerie testified that she went to the door…