People v. Holman

Defendant was indicted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery. A jury tidal resulted in a verdict of guilty on both charges. The trial judge entered a judgment of conviction on both verdicts. Following a hearing on a post trial motion, the trial judge vacated his judgment of conviction on the inchoate offense of conspiracy as required by section 8 — 5 of the Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 38, par. 8 — 5). Defendant was sentenced to an indeterminate term of 5 to 10 years. Defendant appeals.

Several issues are urged on appeal. First, whether the prosecutor committed…