People v. Clearlee

After a jury trial, defendant Richard Clearlee was found guilty of a Class 3 felony, unlawful use of weapons, and was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Defendant appeals.

On appeal, defendant argues that (1) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) his right to a fair and impartial jury was violated; (3) the prosecutor’s closing argument was prejudicial; (4) evidence was improperly sent to the jury; (5) he should have been permitted to enter a guilty plea; and (6) his sentence was improper.

We affirm.

At trial, Officers McNeel, Michael Cozzi, and John…