A jury convicted defendant, Maurice A. Jackson, of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (West 2004)). On July 27, 2004, the trial court sentenced defendant to 40 years in prison. Defendant appeals, arguing (1) the State failed to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in light of the jury's answer to a special interrogatory; (2) the trial court committed reversible...
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