People v. Barajas

Defendant-appellant, Jose Barajas, was convicted of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm. He was sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment for first degree murder and 4 years’ imprisonment for each count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, to be served consecutively. Defendant presents the following issues upon appeal: (1) whether the trial court erred in allowing a Chicago police officer to testify as a gang expert regarding gang hierarchy, territory, rivalries, gang rules, and drug sales; and (2) whether his sentences for first degree murder and aggravated…