People v. Colbert

Defendant, Martez Colbert, was convicted of first degree murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1) and conspiracy to commit murder (Ill. Rev.. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 2, 9 — 1) in a jury trial. The trial court vacated the conspiracy conviction and sentenced defendant to 40 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that (1) the trial court erred when it permitted the State to introduce evidence of extrajudicial statements made by a nontestifying codefendant; (2) the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (3) the trial court erred when it…