People v. Johnson

Defendant Michael Johnson appeals from his conviction of solicitation to commit first degree murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 1(a), 9 — 1), conspiracy to commit first degree murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 2(a), 9 — 1), and first degree murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 9 — l(a)(l), (a)(2)). Defendant alleges the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion to suppress a statement made to an undercover informant; (2) improperly admitting evidence of defendant’s gang membership and the circumstances surrounding the death of a fellow gang member; (3)…