People v. Dennis

Following a jury trial, defendant, Kebron R. Dennis, was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4(a), 9 — 1(a)(1) (West 2002)) and aggravated battery with a firearm (720 ILCS 5/12— 4.2(a)(1) (West 2002)) and sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment. Defendant raises three contentions on appeal: (1) that the trial court erred when it denied his motion to suppress statements; (2) that the trial court erred when it denied his motion in limine seeking to introduce evidence of the victim’s propensity and reputation for violence and aggressiveness; and (3) that he is entitled to…