People v. Paden

The defendant, Elizabeth Paden, was charged in a two-count information with the offenses of attempt (armed robbery) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4(a)) and armed violence (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 33A— 2). Both counts alleged the same act: on February 18, 1982, defendant, while armed with a dangerous weapon, a gun, “demanded property, being a purse and money from the person and presence of Valerie Dziak, by threatening the imminent use of force.” Count I charged defendant with attempt (armed robbery) in that she, with the intent to commit the offense of armed robbery (Ill.…