People v. Laws

This appeal follows the reinstatement of conspiracy charges against defendants.

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

BACKGROUND

In June 1989, a Cook County grand jury returned 16 indictments in connection with its investigation of defendants who were allegedly instrumental in the operation of an extensive prostitution ring. Eight indictments charged a single count of conspiracy to keep a house of prostitution (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 2, 11— 17(a)(1)). Each of the other eight indictments stated five counts, the first four of which were also grounded on conspiracy…