People v. Suggs

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a jury trial, Allen Suggs (defendant) was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and armed robbery. He was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months to 20 years for manslaughter. No sentence was imposed for armed robbery. Defendant has appealed.

In this court, defendant contends he was denied a fair trial because of questions and comments by the prosecutor concerning defendant’s post-arrest silence, improper closing argument and derogatory language directed by the assistant State’s Attorney at defense counsel. He further asserts that…