People v. Hutchison

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE CRAVEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant was convicted upon the verdict of a jury of illegal transportation of an alcoholic liquor in violation of section 11 — 502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 95½, par. 11 — 502). He was found not guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol. After his trial, defendant was sentenced to 6 months’ conditional discharge.

The trial court refused defendant’s tendered jury instruction which listed knowledge as an element of the offense of illegal transportation. Defendant appeals both this refusal…