People v. Addison

Defendants, Sherman Addison and Annie Robinson, were indicted for offenses against Helen Smith. Separate juries found them both guilty of murder, armed robbery, home invasion and residential burglary. Defendant Addison was sentenced to 70 years’ imprisonment. Defendant Robinson was sentenced to natural life imprisonment. Both defendants appeal their convictions.

Defendant Robinson contends that she was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of armed robbery and murder and that the trial court erred in refusing to give a jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter. Defendant Addison…