People v. Murphy

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE TRAPP

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendants were convicted of armed robbery upon a jury’s verdict. A sentence of 5 to 20 years was imposed.

Upon appeal no issue is raised as to the sufficiency of the evidence to show guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Errors asserted are directed to the admission into evidence of certain items seized as incident to the arrests; testimony concerning a statement allegedly made in the absence of the Miranda warnings and denial of a contuinance to prepare their defense.

Counsel were appointed for these defendants and a third defendant…