People v. Evans

After a jury trial in the circuit court of Peoria County, defendant Bernard Evans was found guilty of Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (LSD). He was sentenced to a term of two years’ imprisonment and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $180 from his bond.

In his appeal, defendant presents three issues: (1) whether he was proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) whether prosecutorial misconduct deprived him of a fair trial; and (3) whether the sentencing judge exceeded his authority in ordering restitution.

The incident giving rise to the offense involved the sale by the…