Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Voir Dire
Defendant was convicted of burglary after jury trial. Court did not err in reserving ruling on Defendant's motion in limine to bar use of his prior burglary conviction for impeachment purposes. Defendant's testimony was the only way to present his explanation for his claim that he found victim's wallet and cell phone on the ground; and evidence was overwhelming against Defendant. Court's failure to ask venire more than whether they had any problems with Zehr concepts was error, and contrary to Rule 431(b), but not reversible error given overwhelming evidence against Defendant. Potential jurors were given clear opportunity to speak, and no evidence or questions of bias were raised. When subject to enhancement, MSR term for Class X offenses attaches to sentence imposed. (QUINN and STEELE, concurring.)