People v. Flowers

Following a jury trial the defendant, Eric Flowers, was convicted of the offense of unlawful use of weapons in that he knowingly carried a loaded firearm within the corporate limits of Chicago. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 24—1(a)(10).) The defendant was sentenced to two years’ misdemeanor probation.

On appeal defendant contends that the court erred in denying his motion for a substitution of judges under section 114—5(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 114—5(a).

For the reasons hereinafter discussed we reverse defendant’s conviction and…