People v. Thornton

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE EBERSPACHER

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Duil Thornton, brings this appeal from the judgment entered by the circuit court of St. Clair County following a bench trial, finding defendant guilty of the offense of armed robbery and sentencing him to a term of eight to 24 years’ imprisonment. On appeal defendant raises the following issues: (1) whether he expressly and understanding^ waived his right to a jury trial; (2) whether he was proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (3) whether the trial court erred in refusing an offer of proof that defendant had no…