People v. Hasprey

Defendant Keith V Hasprey was convicted of one count of reckless driving, a Class A misdemeanor, under section 11 — 503 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code) (625 ILCS 5/11 — 503 (West 1998)). The trial court sentenced him to 18 months’ probation, a $1,000 fine plus costs, and $1,500 in restitution to Charles Robertson. Defendant argues the following on appeal: (1) the trial court erred by allowing the State to argue in its closing argument that, in order to convict defendant, it had to prove that defendant acted either willfully or wantonly, and not both; (2) the trial court erred in…