Legal Opinion

People v. Scott

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided August 3, 1973No. 58485PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sullivan

After a bench trial defendant was found guilty of rape, indecent liberties with a child, and attempt deviate sexual conduct and sentenced to concurrent terms of 6 to 18 years on the charge of rape and 6 to 14 years on each of the charges of indecent liberties with a child and attempt deviate sexual conduct.

On appeal defendant contends:

“1. the three concurrent sentences for offenses arising from the same conduct were improper,

2. the prosecutors conduct prevented defendant from receiving a fair and impartial trial, and,

3. the trial court abused its discretion in aHowing the prosecution to recaH…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. People v. HarveyIllinois Supreme Court · 1973
  2. People v. CrumpIllinois Supreme Court · 1955
  3. People v. CastreeIllinois Supreme Court · 1924
  4. The People v. SweetinIllinois Supreme Court · 1927
  5. People v. MooreIllinois Supreme Court · 1972

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. People v. ScottIllinois Supreme Court · 1974
  2. People v. ThompsonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
  3. People v. BellAppellate Court of Illinois · 1975
  4. People v. AshfordAppellate Court of Illinois · 1974
  5. People v. BrownAppellate Court of Illinois · 1976

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