People v. Jones

Henry and Edward Jones were each indicted for four counts of armed robbery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2.) Two of the counts were stricken with leave to reinstate upon the State’s motion. A jury found both defendants guilty on the remaining counts. Henry was sentenced to a term of 4 to 6 years while Edward received 5 to 12 years. On appeal, they contend that: (1) testimony concerning threats allegedly made by Edward was erroneously admitted at trial; (2) the prosecutor violated his promise to introduce only an excised statement at trial; (3) they were prejudiced by the…