PEOPLE v. SHIPP

Gen. No. 67-135.

90 Ill. App.2d 442 (1967)

232 N.E.2d 755

People of the State of Illinois, Defendant in Error, v. Melvin C. Shipp, Plaintiff in Error.

Appellate Court of Illinois — Second District.

December 27, 1967.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard F. Eckert, of Freeport, for plaintiff in error.

Dexter A. Knowlton, State's Attorney, of Freeport, for defendant in error.


MR. JUSTICE MORAN delivered the opinion of the court.

The defendant, Melvin C. Shipp, was found guilty of larceny and burglary in a jury trial. The court entered judgment on the verdict and sentenced the defendant to the penitentiary for a period of 15 years to life.

This appeal, originally filed with the Supreme Court and transferred to this court, raises but one question, that is, whether or not the introduction...

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