People v. Prince

In a jury trial in the circuit court of St. Clair County Ronald Prince was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to the penitentiary for not less than 15 nor more than 45 years. On this appeal he contends that he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; that the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony and in allowing unsworn testimony by the State’s Attorney. He also contends that his sentence was excessive and asks that it be reduced.

The crime occurred on December 30, 1068, about 2:15 P.M. in the Archway Tavern in East St. Louis. John Coates, manager of the tavern,…