People v. Millis

Defendant was convicted at a bench trial upon a charge of “illegal possession of liquor (seal broken) ” in violation of chapter 95i/2, § 144.2, Ill Rev Stats 1967. Defendant appeals.

A bill of particulars specified that the motor vehicle involved was a 1963 Chevrolet, owned and being driven by one Billy Holt; that the liquor concerned consisted of one-half pint of whiskey and two open cans of Budweiser beer; that the ownership of the liquor was unknown and that the beer was in the front seat in close proximity of the defendant and within her physical reach.

An issue presented upon appeal is…