People v. Verkruysse

The defendant appeals contending that the prosecution failed to prove him guilty of intimidation beyond a reasonable doubt. Defendant also contends that the statement made by his codefendant’s counsel during closing argument that 75% was the line at which reasonable doubt is passed mandates a reversal.

If, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found each element of intimidation beyond a reasonable doubt, an appellate court should affirm the defendant’s conviction. (People v. Collins (1985), 106 Ill. 2d 237, 261, 478…