People v. Clark

Patricia Clark, defendant, was charged by indictment with one count of attempt murder and three counts of aggravated battery. After a jury trial, she was found guilty of two counts of aggravated battery. She was sentenced to a term of 3 to 5 years on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. Defendant appeals, arguing (1) that the evidence was insufficient to establish her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, (2) that she was prejudiced by the trial court’s action in refusing defense counsel’s request to testify, (3) that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the law regarding…