People v. Pierce

Gregory Pierce, the defendant, appeals his convictions for attempt murder and aggravated battery, and appeals the order of the circuit court of Cook County denying his amended post-conviction petition.

The defendant was charged by indictment with attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4), and with two counts of aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4(b)(1)), relating to the shooting of Herman Jones on May 6, 1972. On October 20,1972, a bench trial commenced, defendant having waived trial by jury. Pierce testified as the sole witness in his behalf,…