People v. Mamolella

Defendant appeals from a conviction for gambling in violation of section 28-1 (a) (2) of the Criminal Code (Ill Rev Stats 1965, c 38, § 28-1 (a) (2)). He had waived his right to trial by jury and was found guilty by a Magistrate and fined $50.

A police officer from the gambling unit obtained a search warrant for the premises at 3001 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, an auto parts store owned by the defendant. The officer found several scratch sheets, three in the front of the store, one in the back and two in defendant’s pocket. Defendant denied the scratch sheets were his and said he…