People v. Gray

Following a bench trial in Sangamon County, defendant was convicted of theft of a .32-caliber revolver, a violation of section 16 — 1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16 — 1.) Defendant appeals his conviction alleging: (1) that his guilt was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt; and (2) that the court abused its discretion by denying defendant’s motion for a continuance on the day of trial.

The evidence presented at trial reflects that a .32-caliber revolver was stolen from the glove compartment of a security guard’s automobile near the Armory in Springfield on…