People v. Williams

After a bench trial, defendant, Odessa Williams, was found guilty of the offense of unlawful possession of a narcotic drug. She was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of 5 to 7 years.

On appeal, it is not disputed that defendant was improperly sentenced. For that reason, we consider only defendant’s contentions (1) that the evidence was not sufficient to support a finding of guilty; and (2) that there were prejudicial trial errors.

On July 18, 1962, five police officers proceeded to 4042 West Jackson Boulevard, pursuant to a warrant in which were named Odessa Williams and one Johnny B.…