Illinois Supreme Court
Criminal Court
Evidence
Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of first degree murder and attempted murder. Court improperly admitted gang-related evidence, as no evidence connecting Defendant's gang membership to crimes was presented, and evidence showed that Defendant was acting to aid his cousin. However, evidence of Defendant's guilt was overwhelming, with highly credible eyewitness testimony establishing Defendant's motive for the crimes. (CAHILL and McBRIDE, concurring.)