People v. Gauwitz

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Woodford County, defendant was convicted of the offense of robbery in violation of section 18 — 1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 18— 1). He was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment. This appeal ensued.

Three principal issues are raised on appeal: (1) reasonable doubt; (2) improper instructions to the jury; and (3) lack of confrontation between the victim and the defendant. We affirm.

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