People v. Williams

Miss JUSTICE McGILLICUDDY

delivered the opinion of the court:

The defendant, Clarence Williams, was indicted for aggravated battery and attempt murder. A jury in the Circuit Court of Cook County found the defendant guilty of aggravated battery and the court sentenced him to the Illinois Department of Corrections for a period of not less than two nor more than six years. On appeal, the defendant raised the following issues:

1. Whether the defendant was proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. Whether the motion for an arrest of judgment at the conclusion of the trial should have been granted.

3.…