People v. Patton

Verdicts of guilty were returned against defendant, Ray Patton, on both counts of an indictment charging robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18 — 1) and theft from the person (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1) arising out of a single incident of “purse snatching.” The trial court did not enter judgment on the theft verdict, but entered judgment on the verdict of robbery and sentenced the defendant to a term of 1 year to 6 years. On the defendant’s appeal the appellate court, with one justice dissenting, reversed the judgment and remanded the cause to the circuit court of…