People v. Bingham

After a bench trial, defendant was convicted of attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, pars. 8—4 and 9—1) and aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 12—4) and sentenced to a term of not less than four years nor more than four years and one day on the attempt murder conviction. On appeal, he contends that he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and that he was denied a fair trial as a result of numerous trial errors. We affirm in part, reverse in part.

Defendant’s first contention is that he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of attempt murder and…