People v. Robinson

I dissent. I do not agree with the majority’s conclusion that:

“[T]he State failed to prove an essential element of the crime charged.

There is no evidence in this record that defendant offered money to Stephen to deter her or her daughter from testifying freely, fully and truthfully. ***

*** j-ip]he State did not prove that defendant offered Stephen money to not testify freely, fully and truthfully, but rather offered her money not to aid in the prosecution of the sexual assault charge against him.” 186 Ill. App. 3d at 3, 4.

The defendant was charged with the offense of communicating with a…