People v. Robinson

Following a jury trial in March 1995, defendant Marquis Robinson was found guilty of attempt (armed robbery) (720 ILCS 5/8—4, 18—2 (West 1994)); he was acquitted of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9—1 (West 1994)). In July 1995, he was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment. He now appeals, arguing (1) the trial court erred in refusing to suppress his confession; (2) he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (3) he was denied a fair trial by the prosecutor’s comments in closing argument; and (4) the trial court erred in considering the death of the victim at sentencing. We affirm.

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