People v. Kelly

Defendant Donald Kelly appeals from a conviction of the crime of indecent liberties with a child. The judgment was entered on the conviction in the Circuit Court of McDonough County by the trial court, following a bench trial, and defendant was sentenced to a term of from 5 to 15 years imprisonment. On appeal in this Court, defendant raises only one issue and contends that the State failed to prove defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The record discloses that on February 7,1977, the McDonough County State’s Attorney filed informations charging defendant Donald Kelly with offenses of…