People v. Jackson

A jury found the defendant, Paul L. Jackson, guilty of residential burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 19 — 3(a)). The trial court sentenced him to the minimum four-year term of imprisonment required by law. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 1005 — 8—l(a)(4).) He appeals, asking this court to reduce the degree of his offense.

The evidence showed that on the evening of June 2, 1986, Gail Scholl discovered that $5 to $6 in change, some cans of soup, and some candy bars were missing from her kitchen cabinet. Upon discovering that the items were missing, she called the police. Crime…