People v. Johnson

The question involved in this appeal is whether this court should reduce the punishment imposed by the trial Court upon the defendant, Roy Johnson, pursuant to the power granted to it under section 121-9 (b) (4) of the Criminal Code. (Ill Rev Stats 1963, c 38, par 121-9 (b) (4).)

Centrick Marshall, Martha Burks and Roy Johnson, the defendant in this appeal, were indicted for robbery. A nolle prosequi was entered as to Martha Burks and she became a State’s witness. The Public Defender was appointed as counsel for the defendant and Marshall, and each of them entered a plea of not guilty. Upon…