People v. Kirklin

(Court opinion corrected 4/6/15.) Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of aggravated battery. No ineffective assistance of counsel. Claim of ineffective assistance must be evaluated based on entire record. Defense counsel thoroughly exposed weaknesses and contradictions in State's case through cross-examination. Counsel's failure to introduce evidence of victim's recent cocaine use likely did not change outcome of trial. (McBRIDE and REYES, concurring.)