People v. Jerrels

The defendant, David Jerrels, appeals from a conviction of armed robbery for which he was sentenced to two to four years in the penitentiary. Defendant was tried by a jury.

The contentions on appeal are that (1) the prejudicial conduct and remarks of the court deprived defendant of a fair and impartial trial; (2) the prejudicial remarks of the State’s Attorney deprived him of a fair and impartial trial, and (3) the courtroom identification of defendant after identification by the witnesses at a lineup deprived him of a fair and impartial trial.

The evidence shows that on January 4, 1966,…