People v. Wurster

Defendants David and Linda Wurster were convicted of theft by deception (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(b)) following a jury trial in Tazewell County. Specifically, they were convicted of obtaining $21,199.20 in workmen’s compensation benefits from Caterpillar Tractor Company by falsely representing that David Wurster’s back injuries were suffered at work. The defendant’s convictions and sentences were affirmed on appeal. People v. Wurster (1980), 83 Ill. App. 3d 399, 403 N.E.2d 1306.

Following their unsuccessful appeal, the defendants moved for return of their respective appeal…