The People v. Balalas

Plaintiff in error was convicted by the judgment of the municipal court of Chicago for the violation of paragraph 164 of the Criminal Code. (Cahill’s Stat. 1921.) The prosecution was by information, to which a plea of not guilty was entered. A jury trial was waived and the hearing was before the court. Motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment were made and overruled and plaintiff in error was sentenced to ninety days’ imprisonment in the house of correction and to pay a fine of $200 and the costs of prosecution. This conviction was affirmed by the Appellate Court and the case is…