People v. Williams

Defendant appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Madison County sentencing him to imprisonment for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 years, following a trial by jury and a verdict of guilty of the crime of murder.

The facts indicate that the defendant and some friends were drinking in a local tavern. After defendant caused a disturbance, he was forcibly ejected from the premises. He attempted to re-enter but was again ejected. The testimony varies as to whether he was beaten and thrown out, or merely escorted to the door. The evidence is also in conflict as to whether, and to what…