People v. Kramer

Following a bench trial, the defendant, Michael Kramer, was convicted of knowingly and unlawfully producing more than 20 but not more than 50 Cannabis sativa plants (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 56V2, par. 708(c)). On appeal the defendant raises two issues: whether the trial court should have suppressed the evidence as the fruit of an illegal search; and whether he was proved guilty of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. We reverse and remand.

On October 18, 1988, the defendant was approximately three months behind in his rental payments. His landlord, Joseph Vilona, entered the defendant’s…