Justice KNECHT delivered the opinion of the court:
In January 2004, a jury convicted defendant, Craig Barney, of obstructing justice (720 ILCS 5/31-4(a) (West 2002)). In February 2004, the trial court sentenced defendant to a three-year prison term. During his trial, defendant was restrained by leg irons. Defendant did not object to the shackling. Despite his lack of objection,
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