People v. Coleman

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of first degree murder, armed robbery, and robbery, in violation of sections 9 — 1, 18— 2, and 18 — 1, respectively, of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 9 — 1, 18 — 2, 18 — 1). The circuit court of Sangamon County sentenced defendant to a term of 30 years’ imprisonment for murder and 15 years’ imprisonment for armed robbery. The sentences were to be served concurrently. Judgment was not entered on the robbery conviction. Defendant appeals his convictions. We affirm.

On appeal, defendant argues: (1) the trial court…