People v. Barney

In January 2004, a jury convicted defendant, Craig Barney, of obstructing justice (720 ILCS 5/31 — 4(a) (West 2002)). In February 2004, the trial court sentenced defendant to a three-year prison term. During his trial, defendant was restrained by leg irons. Defendant did not object to the shackling. Despite his lack of objection, defendant argues on appeal his shackling was plain error. We disagree and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

At trial, the State presented the testimony of two Urbana police officers, Matthew Quinley and David Smysor. Quinley testified he was dispatched to the residence of Charisma…