The People v. Dennis

This is an appeal from the circuit court of Cook County which, after a jury trial, adjudged defendant Charles Dennis guilty of the offense of armed robbery and sentenced him to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a period of not less than 40 nor more than 80 years. Constitutional questions being presented, the appeal reaches us directly from the circuit court. See our Rule 603. 43 Ill.2d R. 603.

The evidence elicited on behalf of the State during defendant’s trial consisted of the testimony of two witnesses. The complaining witness, Robert Brown, testified as follows: In the early morning…