People v. Groel

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Evidence
Citation
Case Number: 
2012 IL App (3d) 090595
Decision Date: 
Monday, June 11, 2012
District: 
3d Dist.
Division/County: 
Tazewell Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
WRIGHT
Defendant was convicted of one count of criminal sexual assault. Court properly admitted other crimes evidence to show pattern of conduct relevant to Defendant's motive and propensity when interacting with female teenage foster care children. State sufficiently proved that Defendant, who minor victim considered to be "family", held position of trust, authority, or supervision over victim when left alone with her. (SCHMIDT and McDADE, concurring.)