People v. Thompson

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of burglary, and sentenced to 18 years. State's closing argument did not result in substantial prejudice or constitute a material factor in Defendant's conviction. No error in State's remarks in closing about the reasonable doubt standard, and arguments by defense counsel invited State's response. Although State's remarks in closing that Defendant was trying to "evade his responsibility" was improper, evidence was not close and no prejudice resulted from remarks. (LAVIN and MASON, concurring.)