People v. Mabry

A jury convicted the defendant, Terry Mabry, of theft (111. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(a)(1)). Thereafter, he was sentenced to a seven-year term of imprisonment. He appeals, and we affirm.

On appeal, Mabry first argues that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for a new trial. Specifically, Mabry contends he was prejudiced by the testimony of a State’s witness suggesting that he had a prior record of criminal conduct.

Any prejudice resulting from testimony concerning other crimes was committed by a defendant is generally cured by sustaining an objection and instructing…