People v. Tribett

Defendant was indicted for the possession of a controlled substance. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 5&í, par. 1402(a).) Following a bench trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 6 years.

On appeal, he contends that: (1) the State failed to establish probable cause for his arrest; (2) the State failed to prove a continuous chain of possession of the controlled substance; (3) the court erroneously admitted evidence of a prior conviction; (4) he was improperly questioned concerning the veracity of another witness; (5) the court erred in failing to excuse, sua sponte, a prospective juror…