People v. Stevenson

Stephen Stevenson was charged in the circuit court of St. Clair County with aggravated battery, armed violence, attempt (murder), and home invasion. He was found guilty by a jury on all counts and sentenced to concurrent 25-year terms of imprisonment on the armed violence, attempt (murder), and home invasion charges. No judgment was entered on the aggravated battery verdict.

On June 15, 1987, several phone calls were made to the home of Robert and Jane Winters. During one of the calls, which Jane had answered, Robert took the phone from her and recognized the voice of the defendant. Stevenson…