People v. Kent

Defendant Diane Kent was charged by indictment with the murder of her four-month-old daughter. Count I charged that defendant, in violation of section 9 — 1(a)(1) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 9—1(a)(1)), knowingly and intentionally killed the baby by feeding the child alcoholic beverages. Pursuant to defendant’s motion at the close of the State’s case, the trial court entered a finding in favor of defendant on this count. Count II charged that defendant violated section 9 — 1(a)(2) of the Criminal Code in that she knew her actions created a strong…