People v. Weaver

deHvered the opinion of the court:

OFFENSE CHARGED

Attempt (robbery). Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4. Attempt (murder). Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4. Aggravated battery. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4.

JUDGMENT

The case was tried before a jury which found defendant not guilty of attempt (murder) and aggravated battery, but guilty of attempt (robbery). He was sentenced to a term of not less than 13 nor more than 14 years.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL(1) Defendant was denied equal protection of the law by the refusal of the trial court to provide him a free…