People v. Mayoral

Following a jury trial, defendant, Joel Mayoral, was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to an extended term of 75 years in prison. On appeal, he argues: (1) the trial court erred by barring the testimony of a witness who would have provided evidence corroborating defendant’s theory of self-defense; (2) defendant’s court-reported statement was obtained in violation of his fifth and sixth amendment constitutional rights; (3) the trial court erred by failing to hold a fitness hearing; (4) the State did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (5) the trial court abused its…