People v. Baier

This is an appeal by Robert Baier to reverse a judgment of conviction of reckless homicide. The case was tried by the court without a jury, and upon a finding of guilty the defendant was sentenced to the Illinois State Penitentiary for a term of not less than one nor more than five years.

The defendant contends that the evidence offered by the State failed to sustain the reckless and wanton conduct necessary to criminal liability; that the court applied an erroneous rule of law; and that the testimony of the State’s main witness was so unclear, equivocating, and vague, that it lacked the…