People v. Rhodes

Following a jury trial defendant Douglas Lee Rhodes was found guilty of attempted murder and unlawful use of weapons and sentenced to concurrent terms of 10 years and five years on the respective convictions. Three issues are raised on appeal: (1) whether the court erred in denying Rhodes’ motion to suppress confessions; (2) whether the court erred in instructing the jury; and (3) whether the State established Rhodes’ guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. We affirm.

On August 10, 1980, police officers Fred Wheat and Everett Johnson were on special assignment investigating stolen automobiles. At…