People v. Adams

OFFENSE CHARGED

Murder. Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, § 9-1.

DEFENSE AT TRIAL

Self-defense. Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, § 7-1.

JUDGMENT

After a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter (111 Rev Stats (1965), c 38, § 9-2) and sentenced to a term of 2 to 10 years.

POINTS RAISED ON APPEAL(1) The evidence does not support a conviction for voluntary manslaughter.(2) The sentence is excessive.

EVIDENCE

Robert Jackson, for the State

He is the stepfather of the deceased, Bernice Adams, and had known her for 27 years. On December 4, 1965, she was the wife of defendant. The deceased had…