People v. Simpson

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Cook County defendant, Robert Simpson, was convicted of armed robbery and first degree murder. At a separate sentencing hearing, the same jury found defendant eligible for the death penalty and further determined that there were no mitigating factors sufficient to preclude imposition of that sentence. The trial judge sentenced defendant to death on the murder conviction and to 30 years’ imprisonment on the armed robbery conviction. Defendant’s execution has been stayed pending direct review by this court. 111. Const. 1970, art. VI, § 4(b); 134…