Legal Opinion

People v. McNair

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided November 23, 1981No. 80-593PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Goldberg

After a jury trial, Sharon McNair (defendant) was found guilty of conspiracy to commit escape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 8 — 2) and also of aiding prisoners to escape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 31 — 7(b)). She was sentenced to seven years. She appeals.

Our examination of the entire record had convinced us the proof of guilt is sufficient beyond any reasonable doubt, and actually overwhelming. The record shows:

Michael McNair and Bobby Lewis were indicted during 1974 for burglary, several rapes, armed robbery, armed violence, unlawful restraint, and unlawful use of weapons…

2Cases cited34 opinions

  1. Payton v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
  2. People v. KingIllinois Supreme Court · 1977
  3. People v. BaptistIllinois Supreme Court · 1979
  4. People v. ClarkIllinois Supreme Court · 1972
  5. People v. LillyIllinois Supreme Court · 1974

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. People v. HayesIllinois Supreme Court · 1990
  2. People v. ChambersAppellate Court of Illinois · 1989
  3. People v. PerruquetAppellate Court of Illinois · 1988
  4. People v. BajtAppellate Court of Illinois · 1983
  5. People v. EppsAppellate Court of Illinois · 1983

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