People v. Williams

Defendant, Pemell Williams, was charged with robbery on July 31, 1978. On defendant’s motion, two psychiatrists were ordered to examine defendant to determine his fitness to stand trial. A fitness hearing was held on March 16,1978, after which the defendant was found fit to stand trial. On April 24, 1979, following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of robbery. On appeal, defendant’s sole contention is that the trial court erred in finding him fit to stand trial.

At the time of the proceeding below, fitness for trial or sentencing was governed by section 5- — 2—1 of the Unified Code of…