People v. Harris

Robert Harris and Otis Harris were charged with having committed the crime of aggravated assault, in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 12 — 2 (a) (1). Having had advice of counsel, they waived their right to trial by jury and pleaded not guilty. At the trial, Robert Harris was found guilty and sentenced to two years probation, with nine months to be served at the Illinois State Farm in Vandalia. On Otis Harris’ motion for a finding of not guilty, the charge against him was dismissed. The following was brought out at trial:

On November 24, 1969, at approximately 7:00 P.M., the…