People v. Pruitt

Defendant, Ernest Pruitt, was arrested January 26, 1969, on charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling house* 1 ***and robbery armed. 2 The robbery armed charge was dropped and a charge of assault with intent to rob and steal while being unarmed 3 was added. Defendant was convicted by a jury on both counts on September 15,1969. On October 13,1969, defendant was sentenced to serve six to ten years on each count with proper credit for time served.

At the trial, defendant did not introduce any proofs. The defendant did, however, request an instruction on his right not to take the…