People v. Meyers

Defendant, Phillip A. Meyers, was convicted of aggravated battery (720 ILCS 5/12 — 4(b)(4) (West 2000)) following a jury trial in the circuit court of Kane County. Defendant was also held in contempt of court as the result of an outburst directed at the trial judge during proceedings after the verdict was announced. Defendant now appeals. He argues that the trial court erred in not holding a fitness hearing and that the contempt citation should be reversed. In addition, he complains of two trial errors. We agree with defendant’s first two contentions, and we will address his claims of error…