People v. Huggy

Steven Huggy was charged with the murder of Grace Troia, his 45-year old “girlfriend.” Prior to his trial, he served notice that he intended to rely on the affirmative defense of intoxication. He was tried without a jury; and after the court heard evidence in support of this defense, he was convicted.

Huggy and Grace Troia were heavy drinkers of alcoholic liquor. Although not married to each other, they lived together in a house owned by Grace at 5221 South Lawndale in Chicago. It was their custom to spend occasional week-ends drinking in neighborhood taverns, ending with sojourns in a motel…