People v. Allen

This case involves the unusual problem of an incorrect transcript of proceedings caused by a court reporter’s error in transcribing the stenographic notes taken at trial. The defendant, Diane Allen, was charged in the circuit court of Cook County with murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 9—1(a)(3)), conspiracy to commit armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 8—2), and attempted armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 8—4(a)). Following a jury trial, the defendant was found guilty of conspiracy and attempted armed robbery but not guilty of murder. The conspiracy…