People v. Gilbert

Defendant, Terrance Gilbert, appeals his conviction for burglary and his eight-year sentence of imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court erred by failing to question prospective jurors about their understanding of the presumption of innocence, the prosecution’s burden of proof, and defendant’s right not to testify or call any witnesses; and (2) the trial court erred by failing to order a fitness hearing. We affirm.

Defendant was charged with burglary. At the outset of voir dire, the trial court informed the prospective jurors, en masse, that defendant was presumed…