People v. Toner

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a bench trial, defendant, who was indicted on three counts of perjury, was found guilty of count III but not guilty of counts I and II and was sentenced to one year conditional discharge with a $500 fine. On appeal, he presents the following issues for review: (1) whether the indictment charged an offense; and (2) whether guilt was proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

He was a Chicago police officer in a special unit assigned to major sporting events and shows. Under a grant of immunity, he was called before the grand jury and…