People v. Glasco

After a jury trial, defendant, Thomas Glaseo, was convicted of attempted murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4, 9 — 1(a)), home invasion (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 11), armed violence (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 33A — 2), and aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4). He was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder and home invasion.

On appeal, defendant asserts that (1) the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial court erred in sustaining a general objection during his closing…