People v. Farrell

In August 2006, a jury found defendant, Malcolm A. Farrell, guilty of aggravated robbery. In October 2006, the trial court sentenced him to a 20-year prison term. Defendant appeals, arguing the trial court erred by allowing the State to introduce evidence of defendant’s 1988 theft conviction for impeachment purposes. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

On June 15, 2006, the State charged defendant by information with aggravated robbery. 720 ILCS 5/18 — 5(a) (West 2004). The State alleged that on May 26, 2006, defendant took Richard Desollar’s wallet by threatening the imminent use of force. Defendant…