People v. Helm

OFFENSES CHARGED

Theft. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1(a)(1). Criminal Trespass to Vehicle. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 21 — 2.

JUDGMENT

At a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of theft and sentenced to a term of one to ten years.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendant was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. Defendant’s statements were admitted into evidence in violation of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602.

EVIDENCE

Donald Moss, for the State:

He was the owner of a 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 valued at approximately $2900. At about 6:45 A.M. on March 18,…