People v. Fain

Ezell Fain and Edward Brown (defendants) were found guilty by a jury of attempt murder, two counts of aggravated battery, and armed robbery. Fain was sentenced for concurrent terms of 15-75 years for attempt murder and armed robbery, and 3-10 years for aggravated battery; Brown was sentenced for concurrent terms of 10-50 years for attempt murder and armed robbery, and 3-10 years for aggravated battery.

While defendants were represented by separate counsel at trial, they are represented by the same counsel on appeal and raise the following issues for review:(1) did the trial court err in…