People v. White

Defendant was charged with indecent liberties with a child (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 11 — 4) and attempted aggravated incest (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4). Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of indecent liberties with a child and acquitted of attempted aggravated incest and was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary.

On appeal, he raises five issues: (1) the trial court erred in allowing the use of his prior conviction for impeachment purposes; (2) he was denied his constitutional right to the equal protection of the laws when he was more severely…