People v. Hambrick

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Cook County the defendant, Claude Hambrick, was found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to a term of 5 to 15 years. On appeal the defendant argues that prejudicial remarks of the prosecutor denied him his right to a fair trial; that the trial court erred in denying his motion to preclude introduction of a receipt allegedly signed by the defendant; that the jury was erroneously instructed to infer guilt in violation of the defendant’s right to due process; and that the defendant was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

On December 19,…