People v. Callahan

In a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of aggravated assault. He was admitted to probation for two years, with the first six months to be served in the House of Correction. On appeal, defendant contends he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and that a jail sentence was not warranted because there was no physical injury.

Defendant was charged with aggravated assault in violation of chapter 38, section 12-2 (a) (6) of the Illinois Eevised Statutes. Section 12-1 provides:

“(a) A person commits an assault when, without lawful authority, he engages in conduct which places another…