People v. Collette

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of criminal sexual assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12 — 13), and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. He appeals, alleging (1) his right to effective cross-examination was violated by restricted cross-examination of the victim as to her alleged consumption of up to one-half gallon of wine per day for the two years prior to the date of the offense; and (2) the trial court abused its discretion in allowing testimony that defendant was holding a knife after the offense occurred.

On January 7, 1990, the victim, J.S., was working as a waitress…