People v. Lomax

OFFENSE CHARGED

Murder. Ill Rev Stats 1965, c 38, § 9-1.

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 15 to 50 years.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. The prosecutor prejudiced defendant when he referred to a statement he had agreed not to introduce.

2. The prosecutor prejudiced defendant when he offered his personal opinion of defendant’s guilt.

3. Defendant was deprived of a fair trial by the way in which the trial judge directed a verdict in favor of a codefendant.

4. Defendant was prejudiced by the trial judge’s remarks concerning defense counsel’s conduct.

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