People v. Robinson

As a result of a trial in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, a jury found the defendant, Robert Robinson, guilty of armed robbery. Judgment was entered on that verdict, and the defendant was sentenced to 30 to 60 years imprisonment. He now appeals.

On September 9, 1975, an indictment was filed against the defendant charging him with the armed robbery of *220 in currency and “various narcotic drugs” from John Reimers. Following the defendant’s discovery motion, the State provided a list of the physical evidence which might be presented at the trial. This included two suitcases, one black and…