People v. Mitchell

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

A Kane County jury found defendant, Marshall Mitchell III, guilty of attempt (murder) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 8—4(a), 9—1(a)), unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 24—1.1(a)), aggravated assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12—2(a)(13)), mob action (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 25—1(c)), and reckless conduct (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 12—5(a)). Judgment was entered on the attempt (murder) and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon counts.

Defendant raises…