City of Joliet v. Jackson

Patrick Jackson, the defendant, was arrested for the violation of a municipal ordinance of the City of Joliet relating to the obstruction of a public sidewalk.

The defendant, appearing pro se, pleaded not guilty to the charge and a bench trial was conducted by the circuit court in Will County. The city presented evidence, then rested its case, after which the defendant elected to take the witness stand for the purpose of testifying in his own behalf. He testified that he was one of a large group of individuals who were mingling together on a sidewalk in front of the Joliet Public Library on…