People v. Smith

In a bench trial, defendant, Alvin T. Smith, a Chicago police officer, was found guilty of the offense of “official misconduct” (Ill Rev Stats 1963, c 38, § 33-3) on evidence which showed that he had solicited $50 from Paul Browning for the dismissal of a criminal charge against Browning. Defendant was admitted to probation for a term of three years, with the first six months to be served in the House of Correction. He appeals from the conviction and from the refusal of the court to modify the probation order.

Defendant contends (1) the indictment did not adequately allege and “the State has…