People v. Davis

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE HARTMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

On April 19, 1978, two police officers on patrol stopped defendant for questioning because he matched the description of an attempted automobile theft suspect. When defendant drew a pistol, he was arrested and charged by information with the unlawful use of a weapon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(a) (10).) Defendant was convicted thereof by a jury. He argues on appeal that: testimony given with respect to the attempted auto theft constituted improper “other crimes” evidence; a pair of handcuffs found tucked in…