People v. Smith

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SMITH

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendants were convicted of rape and burglary and sentenced to concurrent terms of 30-60 years and 5-15 years respectively. For reversal they urge, (1) insufficiency of proof, (2) denial of the effective assistance of counsel, (3) denial of their motion to suppress evidence, and (4) remarks by the court and arguments of counsel. They question, too,' the severity of the sentences and request our interposition in reducing them.

That the burglary and rape occurred is not questioned. Questioned is whether defendants were responsible.…