People v. Robinson

Following a bench trial, defendant, Joann Robinson, was found guilty of aggravated criminal sexual assault and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals, contending that she was deprived of her right to due process because the State and defense counsel stipulated that she was fit to stand trial; that the State’s cross-examination of defendant constituted improper impeachment; and that the sentence was excessive.

The following facts were adduced at trial, which began on November 30, 1987. In November 1986, defendant was hospitalized after suffering a nervous breakdown. At that…