People v. Parker

This is an appeal from the circuit court of Cook County wherein the defendant, Melvin Parker, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery by the court, sitting without a jury. Defendant was sentenced to three years and four months to 10 years on involuntary manslaughter and two to six years on aggravated battery, with the sentences to be served concurrently.

The issues presented for review are: (1) whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant caused decedent’s death; (2) whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant’s acts…