People v. Johnson

Defendant appealed from a circuit court order granting the State’s petition to deny pretrial release, arguing that the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that defendant posed a threat if released and that no conditions could mitigate that threat. The appellate court affirmed, finding that the record supported the circuit court’s finding that defendant posted a threat based on his history and characteristics, which included six prior prison sentences including three for violent felonies, as well as that there was a low likelihood that defendant would comply with any conditions if he were released. (ELLIS and COBBS, concurring)