People v. Clark

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Fulton County, defendant, George L. Clark, was convicted of one count of armed robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 2 (West 2000)) and one count of home invasion (720 ILCS 5/12 — 11 (West 2000)). Defendant now appeals, alleging three errors. First, he contends that it was error for the State to impeach him with his postarrest silence. Second, he asserts that the State’s closing argument was unfairly prejudicial. Third, defendant argues that he is entitled to an additional day of credit for time spent in custody prior to trial. We agree with defendant’s first…