People v. Jakes

PRESIDING JUSTICE LaPORTA

delivered the opinion of the court:

Both defendants Milton Jakes and Rhonda - Taborn were charged by information with one count of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated battery. Although their cases were severed, they were tried in a joint bench trial. Taborn was acquitted on all counts. Defendant Jakes was found guilty of two counts of aggravated battery and acquitted of armed robbery. The trial judge merged the convictions for aggravated battery and sentenced defendant to two years’ incarceration. Defendant’s post-trial motion for a new trial was denied.

Defendant…