People v. Boerckel

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Montgomery County, defendant, Darren Boerckel, was found guilty of the offenses of rape, burglary and aggravated battery. The court thereafter imposed respective terms of imprisonment of 20 to 60, five to 15, and two to six years, to be served concurrently. Defendant appeals.

Of the issues raised on appeal, we shall address the following: whether the trial court erred in admitting defendant’s confession; whether the trial court erred in denying the discovery of certain material; whether the evidence was sufficient to support defendant’s…