People v. Berberena

Following a joint trial before separate juries, Daniel Berberena (Berberena) and Luis "Orlando” Santiago (Santiago) were convicted of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1 (West 1992)). The trial court sentenced Berberena to 60 years’ imprisonment and Santiago to 50 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendants argue that: (1) the trial court erroneously admitted a "gang roster” which listed the names of certain Latin King members, including defendants, who were allegedly present at a meeting which preceded the crime; (2) the evidence was insufficient to convict Santiago; (3) the trial court…