People v. Thomas

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

The defendant was convicted on the charge of rape, two offenses of indecent liberties and one offense of devious sexual assault, after a trial by jury. He was sentenced for a term of 15 to 20 years on the charge of indecent liberties (count 1); 15 to 20 years on the charge of indecent liberties (count 2); 15 to 30 years on the charge of rape (count 3); and 10 to 14 years on the charge of deviate assault (count 4), the sentences' to run concurrently.

On appeal, the defendant contends, (1) that his alibi was unimpeached; (2) the…