People v. Hay

Following a bench trial, the defendant, Michael J. Hay, was convicted of robbery (720 ILCS 5/18 — 1 (West 2002)) and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment. The defendant appeals, arguing that (1) he was not convicted beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial court failed to admonish him pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 605(a) (188 Ill. 2d R. 605(a)); and (3) the trial court erred in imposing an extended sentence. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On September 2, 2002, the defendant was charged by indictment with robbery. The indictment alleged that on August 16, 2002, the defendant knowingly took two rings from…