People v. Williams

OFFENSES CHARGED

Armed robbery, Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, §18-2; and two charges of aggravated battery, Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, § 12-4 and § 12-4 (b) (2).

JUDGMENT

After a bench trial, John Williams and Henry Steele were found guilty of all charges, and were given concurrent sentences of 1 to 5 and 3 to 8 years, respectively, on each count. A codefendant, Jimmie Williams, was found not guilty.

POINTS RAISED ON APPEAL(1) The identification of defendants was improperly made and based upon inadmissible testimony, resulting in prejudice to defendants.(2) Alibi evidence, coupled with prejudicial…