People v. Carrington

After trial without a jury in the criminal court of Cook County, Vernon Carrington, hereinafter called defendant, was convicted of assault with intent to commit murder. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than one nor more than ten years. The conviction occurred in 1953, and a writ of error has been granted, under Rule 65 — 1 of this court (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1957, chap, no, par. 101.65 — 1,) for a review of the record. Defendant appears pro se.

The defendant, who was represented by counsel of his own choice, was separately tried on the same day under each of three…