The People v. Roberta

Plaintiff in error, Genero Roberta, was indicted in the criminal court of Cook county for carrying on or about his person a concealed weapon. A jury was waived, and Roberta and George Montascato, who was arrested at the same time and place and indicted for a like offense, were tried jointly. The court found both defendants guilty, ordered an investigation for probation made on behalf of Montascato, and judgment was entered against Roberta, sentencing him to imprisonment in the House of Correction for one year and to pay a fine of $300 and costs. This judgment was affirmed by the Appellate…