People v. Williams

Following a jury, trial, defendant was found guilty of murder and attempt (armed robbery) in violation of sections 9 — 1 and 8 — 4 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1 and par. 8 — 4) and was sentenced to a term of 25 to 45 years for murder and 5 to 10 years for attempt. On appeal he contends that: (1) he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) he was denied a fair trial by the State’s delay in producing certain evidence, by the State’s closing argument, and by the court’s failure to tender an instruction to the jury; and (3) his conviction for attempt…