People v. Plodzien

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE McCORMICK

delivered the opinion of the court.

CRIME CHARGED: Robbery.

JUDGMENT: After a bench trial defendant was found guilty and sentenced to the Illinois State Penitentiary for a term of not less than three nor more than eight years.

CONTENTIONS ON APPEAL:

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

2) Sentence was excessive.

EVIDENCE: Terrell Fondren, the complaining witness, testified as follows: On December 21, 1966, he was at his place of business at 3059 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, when the defendant entered the store about 10:30 a. m. with…