People v. Hicks

After a jury trial, defendant, Joe Hicks, was convicted of possession of incendiary devices (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 20 — 2(a)), transportation of incendiary devices (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 20 — 2(a)), and unlawful use of weapons (111. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(a)(7)). He appeals, contending that he was denied (1) effective assistance of counsel because his trial counsel failed to present exculpatory expert testimony; (2) a fair trial because the jury instructions did not define the term “arson”; and (3) a fair trial because the prosecutor’s closing argument…