People v. Morris

Following a bench trial, defendants Ronald Morris, Willie Pridgett and Arthur Jones were each found guilty of armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2), and were each sentenced to a term of from four to six years’ imprisonment. On appeal they raise the following issues: (1) they were not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; and (2) the State’s use of their post-arrest silence as impeachment deprived them of due process at law. In addition, Jones and Pridgett contend their sixth amendment right to confront witnesses against them was violated. Morris contends that (1) the…