People v. Kozlowski

Following a bench trial, defendant, Richard Kozlowski, was found guilty of the offense of unlawful possession of more than 30 but less than 500 grams of cannabis. Defendant was sentenced to a term of 24 months’ probation. The sole issue raised on appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. The testimony pertinent to the above issue is summarized below.

Barbara Jane Karl testified that she and her husband, George Karl, were the managers of the Geneva Motel. Defendant rented a room by the week at the motel. The week ran Sunday through Saturday.…