People v. Darnell

Defendant, David Darnell, was convicted in a bench trial of the offense of harassment by telephone (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 134, par. 16.4 — 1(2)) and was sentenced to one year’s probation, six months’ periodic imprisonment, and a fine of $500. Defendant timely filed this appeal. While there are three issues raised before us, we deem it necessary to address only one, and we reverse on that issue alone.

Apparently, there was no court reporter present at defendant’s trial; however, a bystander’s report was prepared pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 323(c) (107 Ill. 2d R. 323(c)). According to the…