People v. Danner

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of the crimes of murder and attempt to commit robbery. He was sentenced to a term of 50 to 100 years on the murder charge and 7 to 14 years on the attempt charge, the sentences to be served concurrently. On appeal he contends that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, that the sentence of 50 to 100 years was excessive and that his legal representation was inadequate. He presented no evidence. The facts follow.

Fred Gardaphe, the deceased, owned and operated a pawnshop at 6 North Broadway in Melrose Park, Illinois, and lived in an apartment…