People v. Frazier

After a bench trial defendant was convicted of aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 12—4) and sentenced to a term of 2 to 6 years. On appeal he presents the following issues for review: (1) whether his guilt was established beyond a reasonable doubt; and (2) whether the sentence of 2 to 6 years was excessive.

We affirm.

The pertinent facts follow:

Leon Woods testified that on January 18,1975, at about 10 a.m., he was in a tavern in which there were 6 to 8 people seated along the bar. He bought one beer upon arriving and stood by himself, facing away from the bar. Defendant and…