People v. Harris

Defendant Herbert Harris was convicted by jury trial in the circuit court of McLean County of attempt (murder) and burglary pursuant to sections 8 — 4 and 19 — 1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4, 19 — 1). On March 2, 1987, defendant was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment on the attempt (murder) and four years’ imprisonment on the burglary.

Defendant appeals from the convictions, contending (1) the trial court erroneously failed to suppress a statement given after the arrest; (2) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (3) the…