People v. Donegan

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of first degree murder in shooting death. Court failed to ask whether potential jurors understood and accepted Zehr principles, instead asking whether they "had any problem" with principles. Forfeiture rule applies, as Defendant failed to object at trial, court did not overstep its authority in presence of jury; and case was not closely balanced. State had legitimate need to impeach witnesses' credibility, and their prior inconsistent statements were properly admissible for that purpose. Court did not err in allowing State to introduce both grand jury testimony and handwritten statement of witnesses. Court properly admitted evidence necessary to establish ongoing gang war and Defendant's motive for shooting resulting in victim's death. (CUNNINGHAM and HARRIS, concurring.)