The PEOPLE v. Williams

Bernice Williams was indicted in the criminal court of Cook County for the unlawful possession of “a certain narcotic drug, to wit: opium, that is to say, heroin, * * She pleaded not guilty, waived a jury trial, was found guilty after a bench trial, and was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than two nor more than three years. Upon this writ of error she contends that her guilt was not established beyond a reasonable doubt, and that her constitutional rights were violated by the denial of her motion to suppress certain evidence.

The defendant was represented by the Public…