City of Chicago v. Mateja

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of disorderly conduct in violation of section 193 — 1(a) of the Chicago Municipal Code (Chicago, Illinois, Municipal Code 1977, ch. 193, §193 — 1(a)) and was fined $100. On appeal he contends that: (1) his conduct was not sufficient to sustain his conviction, and (2) the fine imposed was excessive.

The following pertinent evidence was adduced at trial.

For the State

Ethel Morris

She is a teacher at Bogan High School. On March 23, 1976, she was seated at her desk in her division room, where the daily attendance is taken and other business is…