People v. Malone

OFFENSE CHARGED

Robbery. Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 38, § 18-1.

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial in which defendant was found guilty, the court imposed a sentence of 2 to 4 years.

ISSUES RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendant was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. The trial court improperly refused to permit defense counsel to argue his interpretation of reasonable doubt.

3. The prosecutor’s final argument was improper and denied defendant a fair trial.

4. The trial court, during the hearing in aggravation and mitigation, improperly considered defendant’s prior convictions in Boy’s Court.

EVIDENCE

William…