People v. Robinson

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted and sentenced to concurrent, extended terms of 60 years for attempted murder, armed robbery, and armed violence. On appeal, he contends that (1) he was denied a fair trial by the prosecutor’s (a) insinuation during cross-examination that he committed other crimes, and (b) improper comments during closing arguments; (2) he was improperly convicted of multiple crimes arising from a single act; and (3) the sentences imposed are excessive.

At trial, Ronald Stearney testified that he was in the men’s room near his law office at 180 North La Salle Street…