The People v. Bailey

Plaintiff in error, William Bailey, was tried and convicted December 6, 1934, in the criminal court of Cook county upon an indictment containing three counts. The first count charged robbery while armed with a pistol. The second count contained the charge of robbery with a pistol and also the further allegation that plaintiff in error had theretofore been convicted of the crime .of grand larceny. The third count merely charged robbery without alleging that plaintiff in error was armed with any dangerous weapon or alleging any previous conviction. A plea of not guilty was entered; a trial by…