People v. Grice

On February 8, 1978, the defendant, Dorothy L. Grice, and two companions were charged by indictment with the offense of retail theft in excess of $150 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 16A — 3(a)). After a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of the crime charged; the trial court entered judgment of conviction and sentenced her to 30 months’ probation and 90 days’ periodic imprisonment. A codefendant pleaded guilty to the charge, and the State nol pressed the charge against the third indictee. This appeal concerns only the defendant, Dorothy L. Grice.

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