People v. Griffith

After trial by jury defendant, Duane E. Griffith, was found guilty of reckless homicide and sentenced to a three-year term of probation. He appeals, contending that: (1) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) his oral statement to police was erroneously admitted in evidence; (3) the trial court improperly commented on defendant’s failure to testify; (4) prejudicial medical testimony was allowed relating to the cause óf the victim’s death; (5) the State failed to furnish a mechanic’s report in response to a discovery order; and (6) testimony as to defendant’s reputation for…