People v. Nodal

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal is from the conviction of the armed robbery of one person and the attempt armed robbery of another and the concurrent sentences of six years and four years respectively. Questions are raised as to whether defendant was prejudiced by comments made in the State’s closing argument and as to the propriety of the sentences for attempt armed robbery.

Since defendant makes no contention on appeal that his guilt was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt, and because his motion for directed verdict was granted as to an…