The PEOPLE v. Crenshaw

Mr. Chirr Justice Daily

delivered the opinion of the court:

An indictment returned to the criminal court of Cook County in July, 1953, charged Richard Riles, James Crenshaw, and Judson Griffin with the crime of armed robbery. After waiving a jury trial each man was found to be guilty of the charge upon hearing before the court. Crenshaw was sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for á term of 10 to 15 years, while sentences of 5 to 10 years were imposed upon Riles and Griffin. Under the provisions of Rule 65 — 1 (2) of this court, we have granted a joint petition of Griffin and Crenshaw…