People v. Smith

Defendant, Terald A. Smith, was convicted after a jury trial in the circuit court of Randolph County of armed robbery, armed violence and attempt (murder). He was sentenced to two concurrent 12-year terms of imprisonment for armed robbery and armed violence, and a concurrent term of 17 years’ imprisonment for attempt (murder). Defendant was also ordered to pay court costs and restitution to the victim’s insurance company in the amount of $1,500. Defendant appeals his convictions and sentences. We affirm.

On the evening of March 19, 1985, the victim, Bryan Heck, was working at Sonny’s Conoco…