People v. Kolichman

A jury convicted defendant, Irving Kolichman, of illegally possessing 18 tablets of diazepam (Valium) and 38 capsules of secobarbital (Seconal). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56V2, pars. 1206(e)(2), 1210(c)(8), 1402(b).) The jury acquitted defendant of the original, higher, charge of possession with intent to deliver. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. S&k, pars. 1401(d), 1401(f).) The court sentenced defendant to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. On appeal, defendant challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence, claiming the search and seizure were illegal.

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