People v. Batson

Following a jury trial, defendants William Batson and Arkee Chaney were found guilty of armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 18—2) and aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 12— 4). Defendant Batson was also found guilty of unlawful use of a weapon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 24—1.) Defendant Batson was sentenced to concurrent terms of 20 years’ imprisonment for. armed robbery, five years’ imprisonment for aggravated battery, and four years’ imprisonment for unlawful use of a weapon. Defendant Chaney was sentenced to concurrent terms of natural life…