People v. Pirovolos

Supplemental Opinion

Defendant Louis Pirovolos was charged with the crime of murder. After a bench trial, he was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to a term of 2 to 14 years. On appeal, this court rejected defendant’s contention that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. We also refused to reduce the sentence imposed, and affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court. People v. Pirovolos, 116 Ill App2d 73, 253 NE2d 481 (1969). The facts are fully set out in that opinion. Defendant then petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court for leave to appeal. While that petition…