People v. Stevenson

Defendant, Clidell Stevenson, appeals his conviction of attempt (murder) (see Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 8—4, 9—1). Defendant was charged on October 3, 1987, by a criminal complaint alleging attempt with intent to commit first-degree murder by shooting Mantella Stevenson. On November 18, 1987, an indictment was returned consisting of count I charging attempted first-degree murder by pointing a gun at and shooting at Essie Stevenson with intent to kill her; count II charging unlawful use of weapons in carrying a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches; and count III charging…