People v. Mastin

CRIMES CHARGED

Aggravated battery and attempt to commit robbery. Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, §§ 12-3, 12-4, 8-4, 18-1, 18-2.

DEFENSE AT TRIAL

Self-defense.

JUDGMENT

On December 6, 1966, after a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of both charges and sentenced to terms of one to five years.

PROCEEDINGS ON APPEAL

On September '8, 1968, the attorney appointed by the trial court to represent defendant on appeal, filed a petition for leave to withdraw from the case on the ground that he was unable to find any legal points which were arguable on their merits. He also filed a brief, covering possible…