People v. Jones

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ENGLISH

delivered the opinion of the court:

OFFENSE CHARGED

Murder. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 38, par. 9—1.

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 25 to 35 years.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendant was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. Defendant was prejudiced by improper questions put to her on cross-examination.

3. The sentence is excessive.

EVIDENCE

Donald Collins, for the State:

He is a policeman. On May 18, 1968, he and Officer Rice were patrolling in their squad car northward on Wentworth Avenue between 14th and…