People v. Akins

Defendant Michael Akins was found guilty of murder, attempt murder and aggravated battery in violation of sections 9 — 1,12—4 and 8 — 4 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, pars. 9 — 1,12—4 and 8 — 4) in a jury trial in the circuit court of Cook County. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for not less than 20 nor more than 30 years for murder; not less than 4 nor more than 12 years for attempt murder; and not less than 3 nor more than 9 years for aggravated battery with all sentences to run concurrently.

On appeal defendant contends: (1) he was not proven guilty beyond a…