People v. Levy

William Levy, a defendant, was convicted in the criminal court of Cook county after waiving a jury, for conspiracy to rob, and sentenced to the penitentiary. He prosecutes this writ of error.

The indictment for conspiracy alleges that Robert Schaefer and William Levy, on February 25, 1938, conspired with each other and with divers other persons, whose names are unknown, to rob Louise Hansen and steal a wrist watch of the value of $650, contrary to the statute. A plea of not guilty was entered. The jury waiver was signed as to each defendant, the State consenting. On motion of the State,…