People v. Hall

The State appeals from a judgment of “acquittal” of defendant, James L. Hall, to the offense of robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 18 — 1(a)) contending the trial court abused its discretion in denying the State’s motion for continuance of trial and erred in directing a verdict of not guilty where no evidence was presented. The State also requests that the costs of this appeal be taxed against defendant.

An indictment was returned on March 25, 1982, charging defendant with home invasion (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 12 — 11(a)(2)) and robbery and, after arraignment, jury trial…