People v. COMAGE

In February 2008, a jury convicted defendant, Danny Comage, of obstructing justice (720 ILCS 5/31 — 4(a) (West 2006)). In May 2008, the trial court sentenced defendant to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC). Defendant appeals, arguing the State failed to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt because his act of throwing a crack pipe did not amount to concealment of evidence. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

In March 2007, the State charged defendant with obstructing justice (720 ILCS 5/31 — 4(a) (West 2006)), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (720 ILCS 600/3.5 (West…