People v. Pierce

Defendant, Calvin C. Pierce, was found guilty of five counts of first degree murder. A jury found defendant guilty of two counts of felony murder predicated upon the commission of an aggravated battery, one of which involved causing harm to a person over the age of 60 years (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(3)), and three counts of first degree murder creating a strong probability of death or great bodily harm (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(2)).

On appeal, defendant presents the following issues for review: (1) whether defendant was denied his constitutional right to…