Justice HOWERTON delivered the opinion of the court:
Defendant was convicted of attempting to lure a minor into his car in violation of the child abduction statute. (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 10-5(b)(10).) We reverse because the jury instructions created a mandatory rather than a permissive inference, thereby shifting to defendant both the burden of producing evidence and the burden of persuasion.
Defendant approached two girls, a 13-year-old and her...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
