People v. Brown

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a jury trial, in which Brown was found guilty of attempt burglary, the trial court sentenced Brown to a term of four years’ imprisonment. On appeal, the defense argues that the conviction should be reversed because: (1) the evidence established only mere preparation for, and not a substantial step toward, the commission of the offense; (2) the evidence established that the defendant was not acting as a principal and that he did withdraw from the burglary and prevent its completion; and (3) the evidence established that the…