People v. Brooks

Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. He appeals, arguing that: (1) the trial court erred in failing to inquire into the bias of prospective jurors; (2) he was denied a fair trial by the assistant State’s Attorney’s references to the victim’s family; (3) the evidence does not support his conviction; (4) he was denied a fair trial by the assistant State’s Attorney’s cross-examination; (5) the trial court erred in admitting evidence of his four prior convictions; (6) the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing him to 30…