People v. Donaldson

1 Citing case

  1. People v. Elliott

    361 N.E.2d 852 (Ill. App. Ct. 1977)   Cited 12 times

    The test used to determine whether separate charges may be sustained is whether the offenses were clearly distinct and required separate elements of proof: the Ford court found compelling the fact that defendant's objective, motive and purpose remained unchanged until after the rape was completed. Accord, People v. Williams (1975), 60 Ill.2d 1, 322 N.E.2d 819; People v. Donaldson (1976), 44 Ill. App.3d 280, 358 N.E.2d 107; People v. Meredith (1976), 37 Ill. App.3d 895, 347 N.E.2d 55. • 6 In the instant case it is clear that defendant's objective, motive and purpose in committing the aggravated kidnaping was to effect the rape.