People v. Taylor

Michael Taylor and Terrence Willis were charged in connection with an incident that occurred on December 23, 1998. Prior to the trial, the Willis and Taylor cases were severed and Taylor was tried by a jury. After the jury trial, defendant, Michael Taylor, was convicted of aggravated battery, aggravated unlawful restraint, and attempted escape. The court sentenced Taylor to five years’ imprisonment for aggravated battery, five years for attempted escape, and three years for aggravated unlawful restraint, all sentences to be served concurrently.

Taylor now appeals, presenting the following…