People v. Allen

I disagree with the result reached by my colleagues. I believe the defendant is entitled to a new trial. In particular, I believe the trial court committed reversible error when it granted the motion in limine, thereby excluding testimony regarding the conversation which took place four months before the occurrence involved in this case.

The majority of the court has properly declared the applicable rules and standard of review. My disagreement is with the application of such rules to the facts of this case.

People v. Rogers (1985), 135 Ill. App. 3d 608, 482 N.E.2d 639, cited by the majority,…