People v. Matkovick

Defendant, Edward Matkovick, was charged by information with the offense of unlawful distribution of a “look-alike substance.” (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1982 Supp., ch. 56½, par. 1404(b).) The circuit court of Du Page County allowed defendant’s motion to dismiss the charge on the ground that section 404(b) of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (Ill. Rev. Stat., 1982 Supp., ch. 56½, par. 1404(b)) was unconstitutional and the People appealed. 87 Ill. 2d R. 603.

Prior to review of the issues presented, we consider defendant’s motion to strike certain portions of an appendix to the People’s brief.…