People v. Billups

On April 25, 1997, an indictment was filed charging Myron Billups with two counts of improper solicitation of an application for an absentee ballot, violations of section 29 — 20(1) of the Election Code (10 ILCS 5/29 — 20(1) (West 1996)), and with one count of perjury, a violation of section 29 — 10(a) of the Election Code (10 ILCS 5/29— 10(a) (West 1996)). Prior to trial, the court granted Billups’ motion to suppress his testimony to the grand jury. The State appeals. We affirm.

Deputy Sheriff Lee Mohme was involved in an investigation of criminal matters involving Myron Billups. Mohme needed…