People v. Watkins

After a jury trial, Robert Watkins was convicted of armed robbery, occurring in Joliet, Illinois, on September 15,1978. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2(a).) He was sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years. This is his appeal.

The facts unfold as follows: On September 15, 1978, at three o’clock in the afternoon, Sophie Hanson was working alone at the Iverson Florist Shop. A man entered and conversed with Mrs. Hanson for 10 minutes about flowers for a funeral. Indicating that he was unable to decide, he left, saying he would return. Later, Mary Gramera, the delivery girl, returned…