People v. Calhoun

The defendants, Robert Calhoun and James Woodson, were jointly indicted for the crime of burglary. After a trial without a jury, they were convicted and each was sentenced to serve not less than two nor more than four years in the Illinois State Penitentiary.

The defendants contend that they were not identified beyond a reasonable doubt as the men who committed the burglary. The record shows that a hearing had been held on a motion to suppress confessions or statements made by defendant, Robert Calhoun and the motion was denied.

We first summarize the evidence presented at trial. Jesse Dixon,…