People v. Walker

PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

• Following a jury trial, defendant, Warner Walker, was found guilty of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and armed violence. Judgment was entered on the attempted murder conviction and defendant was sentenced to serve a term of 25 years.

On appeal, defendant contends that the trial court erred in barring him from impeaching the complaining witness with evidence of his prior convictions, in denying the jury’s request to review a transcript of the complaining witness’ testimony and in precluding defense counsel from arguing that…