People v. Yoho

Defendant, Carroll Yoho, and his brother, Darrell, were charged in Winnebago County with the crime of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1). The brothers were tried jointly before a jury which returned a verdict finding defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 9 — 2) and not guilty of murder. Darrell Yoho was exonerated of all charges.

At a sentencing hearing conducted on May 1, 1986, -defendant was sentenced to a term of four years’ probation, conditioned upon his serving 180 days in the county jail. Defendant was given credit for 160 days…