The People v. Giacomino

Michael Giacomino and Frank LaPresto were jointly indicted at the February, 1931, term of the criminal court of Cook county. The indictment contained two counts. The first charged robbery with a pistol, and the second charged robbery without alleging that the defendants were armed with any dangerous weapons. A trial by jury was waived. The cause was heard by the court and both defendants were found “guilty of robbery in manner and form as charged.” Giacomino was found to be twenty-two years of age and LaPresto eighteen years of age. After overruling a motion for a new trial the defendants…