People v. Terrell

PRESIDING JUSTICE BARRY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant was tried in the circuit court of Kankakee County on an indictment charging him with attempt (armed robbery) and unlawful use of weapons. After a bench trial, the court entered a judgment of conviction on the attempt (armed robbery) charge and sentenced the defendant to two years’ probation. In this appeal, defendant contends that the State’s evidence failed to prove the two essential elements of the offense of which he was convicted — miewi to commit armed robbery; and an act constituting a substantial step toward the…