People v. Smith

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18—2) and sentenced to a term of four to 10 years imprisonment. On appeal he contends that he was not convicted beyond a reasonable doubt.

At trial, the following pertinent evidence was adduced.

For the State

Ronald Ruckhalter

On June 13, 1975, he, his cousin William James, and Larry Hibbler were working at his father’s Citgo Service Station at 7458 S. Jeffery in Chicago. At midnight, which was closing time, he locked up the station. He took the day’s receipts, which came to *325.43, and the…