The People v. Billerbeck

An information was filed in the county court of Stephenson county against Charles Billerbeck, plaintiff in error, charging that he “did unlawfully possess and transport intoxicating liquor without being authorized so to do in manner and form provided by the Illinois Prohibition act.” On motion of the State’s attorney the information was amended by adding, “without first having had a permit from the Attorney General of the State of Illinois so to do.” The information as amended was not sworn to by the State’s attorney or any other person. Plaintiff in error’s motion to quash the information…