People v. Kent

Ater a jury trial the defendant, Terry Kent, was found guilty of unlawful use of weapons: Possession of a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(a)7). He was sentenced to the Illinois State Penitentiary for a term of two to five years. On appeal, the defendant presents the following issues for review:

1. Whether the prosecutor’s closing argument constituted prejudicial error.

2. Whether the prosecutor’s introduction of another criminal charge against the defendant constituted prejudicial error.

3. Whether the trial judge’s voir dire panel…