People v. Zummo

This appeal is to review a judgment that convicted defendant of indecent liberties with a child. A two-count indictment charged that he had sexual intercourse with an 11-year-old girl; and with intent to arouse and satisfy his sexual desires and those of the child, he lewdly fondled and touched her.1 A jury heard the case and returned a verdict of guilty. After overruling post-trial motions, the trial court admitted defendant to five years probation with the first four months to be served in the Chicago House of Correction.

To reverse, defendant contends that errors of law were committed when…