The People v. Piatt

We granted the State’s petition for leave to appeal a Fourth District Appellate Court decision affirming dismissal of an information by the Vermilion County circuit court.

The factual situation is simple. On March 31, 1964,. Frank Piatt was arraigned on an information charging “drag racing”, pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. On the trial date, June 6, prior to examination of the jury, the State’s Attorney sought leave to amend the information to charge reckless driving. Defendant’s objections were sustained and the motion denied. The State thereupon moved to dismiss the information,…