People v. Townsend

Defendant, Jonathan Townsend, was tried by jury in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County on an indictment charging him with the crime of perjury, was found guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than two nor more than five years. On appeal he contends that the evidence was insufficient to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He also argues that he was prejudiced by the improper introduction of evidence of a prior conviction and that his constitutional right to be present at aH stages of his trial was violated. He further contends that the sentence imposed was…