People v. Evrard

The defendant, Noel Evrard was tried by the Court, without a jury, on the statutory charges of rape (111 Rev Stats 1963, c 38, § 11-1) and taking indecent liberties with a child under the age of 16 years. (Ill Rev Stats 1963, c 38, § 11-4.) The Court found the defendant not guilty on the charge of rape, guilty on the charge of indecent liberties, entered judgment on its findings, and sentenced defendant to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of not less than one year nor more than three.

Defendant does not deny the commission of the act upon which the charge of indecent liberties is…