The PEOPLE v. Taylor

Upon trial by jury in the circuit court of Vermilion County, Renzo Taylor was found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to imprisonment for a minimum of 25 years and a maximum of life. Appearing pro se, he has sued out a writ of error to review the judgment. No question is presented concerning the evidence or the conduct of the trial. The contentions are limited to the validity of the indictment and its return by the grand jury.

It is insisted the indictment is defective because it alleges the offense was committed on April 26, 1956, whereas the complaint before the justice of the peace…