Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Defendant and a codefendant were tried jointly before separate juries. Co-defendant was acquitted of attempted murder of a peace officer, but convicted of lesser included offense of attempted murder. Defendant was convicted of attempted murder of a peace officer. Defense counsel was not ineffective for failing to object to prosecutor's statements during closing argument, as statements were fair comments on the evidence. Firearm enhancements may b e applied to a sentence for attempted murder of a peace officer. Indictment sufficiently placed Defendant on notice that he was being accused of carrying a firearm when offense took place.(HOFFMAN and CONNORS, concurring.)