People v. Mierzejewski

The people appeal as of right from *691an order of the circuit court for the return of property seized from defendant. We affirm.

On January 23, 1992, defendant, along with two other occupants of a motel room, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver less than twenty-five grams of cocaine. Two gold bracelets, $3,420.77 in cash, and three gold chains were seized from defendant by the arresting officers. At the conclusion of the August 10, 1993, hearing to dismiss defendant’s possession with intent deliver charge, the following colloquy occurred between defense counsel and the prosecutor:

Ms…