Appellate Court of Illinois October 6, 1998, 1-97-1325 (People v. Rhoden)

JUSTICE COUSINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

The defendant, Marcel Rhoden, was charged with multiple counts of felony murder, attempt (armed robbery), attempt (robbery), home invasion, and other offenses. He opted for a bench trial. At the close of the State’s case, the trial court denied a defense motion for a directed finding of not guilty for attempt (armed robbery) among other charges.