People v. Love

Defendant Anthony K. Love was charged with 1 count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (more than one but less than 15 grams of cocaine) with intent to deliver (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56x/2, par. 1401(b)(2)). After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty only of the lesser-included offense of unlawful possession of more than 1 but less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56V2, par. 1402(b)). He was subsequently sentenced to serve three years in the Department of Corrections. Defendant appeals from his conviction.

The facts adduced at trial…