People v. Dimond

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Lawrence E. Dimond, Jr., appeals from a conviction of aggravated battery which was entered by the McDonough County Circuit Court following a jury trial, in which defendant was found to be guilty of such crime. Defendant Dimond was sentenced to a prison term of 3 to 9 years.

On appeal in this court, defendant Dimond argues that (1) his conviction of aggravated battery was not supported by sufficient evidence of bodily harm, a requisite element of the offense, and (2) the sentence imposed by the trial court is excessive.

It…