People v. Hoskins

This appeal involves a search of the defendant’s purse following her arrest for prostitution (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 11 — 14(a)(2)). Based on evidence seized from her purse, she was charged by a criminal information with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 56½, par. 1402(b)) and unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe and needle (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 22 — 50), as well as with prostitution and resisting a police officer (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 31 — 1). The circuit court of Peoria County granted the defendant’s…