People v. Howard

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Paul J. Howard, defendant, was found guilty after a jury trial of the murder of Melvin Thomas and he was sentenced to a term of 30 to 90 years. Defendant appeals and argues (1) that the evidence was insufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) that the jury was improperly instructed; (3) that the trial court erred in refusing to allow testimony as to the general reputation of two State’s witnesses; (4) that the closing argument of the prosecutor was improper and prejudicial; and (5) that his sentence is…