People v. Bolling

A jury found defendant, Thomas Bolling, guilty of the offenses of false personation (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 17 — 2(a)) and unlawful use of weapons (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(a)(4)). Defendant was sentenced to a seven-day term in the custody of the county sheriff, fined $300, and placed on a one-year term of probation. On appeal, defendant contends that the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the offenses charged.

Officer Paul Pomazal of the Highland Park police department testified in behalf of the State. Pomazal stated that on July 8,…