People v. Maldonado

Defendant convicted after jury trial of first-degree murder. Court within its discretion to admit 23 crime scene and morgue photographs showing stabbing victim's body, as their probative value outweighed prejudice. One highly ambiguous remark by State during closing argument that the Defendant's brother "knew" was not enough to warrant mistrial. Not error to allow forensic scientist that he had received Defendant's fingerprint card, as evidence showed it was obtained after arrest, and connection of card to prior offense is tenuous. Defendant was entitled to monetary credit toward costs and fees, because his offense was "bailable" under Section 110-4 of Code of Criminal Procedure. Because he was granted bail, State either failed or did not attempt to satisfy its burden of showing that his release would pose safety threat. (McBRIDE and GARCIA, concurring.)