People v. Moore

Following a joint jury trial, defendant William Moore (Moore) and Omar Dixon (Dixon) were found guilty of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)) and attempted armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4, 18 — 2). Moore was sentenced to concurrent terms of 40 years for murder and 10 years for attempted armed robbery.

Moore was arrested on November 20, 1984, and subsequently charged with attempted armed robbery and murder. A guilty verdict was returned on October 11, 1985. Post-trial motions were heard and denied, and on November 22, 1985, defendant was sentenced to 40…