People v. Sievers

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE MILLS

delivered the opinion of the court:

The prime issues: modus operandi and identification.

Do they permit evidence of other offenses committed by the defendant?

We hold in the affirmative.

Terry Sievers was charged by information with the September 21,1975, rape of Terri Lee Scott in Champaign, Illinois. He was convicted by a jury and sentenced to serve 5 to 15 years’ imprisonment.

Under a subsequent information Sievers was charged with the November 30,1975, armed robbery and armed violence of Marcia Elble. After another jury trial, he was convicted and sentenced to 5 to…