People v. Redwine

Following a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of murder, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of weapons in violation of sections 9 — 1, 9 — 1(a)(2), 9 — 1(a)(3), 18 — 2, and 24 — 1(a)(7) of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, pars. 9 — 1, 9 — 1(a)(2), 9 — 1(a)(3), 18 — 2, and 24 — 1(a) (7)) and was sentenced to a term of 25 to 80 years. He appeals contending: (1) that the evidence did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, (2) that the court’s findings were inconsistent, and (3) that he was denied a fair trial when the court improperly shifted the burden of…