People v. Roebuck

Defendant-Appellant Louis Roebuck appeals from an order of the Circuit Court of Macon County denying relief sought there by means of a post-conviction petition. Defendant was tried by a jury on a two count indictment charging him with the offenses of aggravated battery and armed violence. He was found guilty on both counts and sentenced September 17, 1968, on the latter charge, to an indeterminate term of 3 to 5 years.

On January 2, 1969, the defendant filed, pro se, his petition for post-conviction relief. He asked leave to file as an indigent person and requested appointment of counsel. The…