People v. Roberson 

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Evidence
Voir Dire
Sententencing
Citation
Case Number: 
No. 4-07-0864
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
Sangamon Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed as modified; remanded.
Justice: 
APPLETON
Trial court erred in failing to inform all prospective jurors that the defendant's failure to testify could not be held against him, but did not deprive defendant of a fair trial because he did testify. Speculative nature of evidence of sexual assault victim's prior false accusations of sexual abuse against teachers inadmissible, as it did not show victim's bias against this defendant. Evidence of defendant's prior uncharged aggravated criminal sexual abuse offenses admissible to show propensity, as statutory factors as to similarity with present charge were shown. Court's oral pronouncement of sentence controls, when it conflicts with written sentencing order, as to probation term.