The City of Chicago v. Lawrence

After trial by jury in the circuit court of Cook County, Richard Lawrence and James Orange were found guilty of interfering with a police officer in the performance of his duties. Each was fined $100. Claiming violations of constitutional rights as well as errors at the trial, they appeal directly to this court.

The record discloses that on November 12, 1966, the Chicago Police Department was notified that a large group intended to stage a “demonstration” outside the home of officer Burleigh Ginkle, a member of the police department. The plan was to congregate at 2 :oo P.M. the next day and…