The PEOPLE v. King

The defendant Robert King was indicted in the criminal court of Cook County on a charge of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. He waived a jury, was found guilty by the court, and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than five nor more than ten years. He now brings writ of error, contending that the search of his person was in violation of the fourth amendment to the constitution of the United States, and of article II, section 2, of the constitution of the State of Illinois. He also contends that he was not found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defendant’s claim of…