People v. Watson

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE KASSERMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

At a bench trial defendant, Larry Watson, was found guilty of rape and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of six years. On appeal he raises the following issues: (1) whether the trial court erred in denying his motion in limine-, (2) whether he was denied effective assistance of counsel; and (3) whether the trial court erred in denying defense counsel’s motion for a continuance. Since no issue is raised as to reasonable doubt, a complete recitation of the facts is not warranted. Only those facts pertinent to the issues…