People v. Hussey

3 Ill. App.3d 955 (1972)

279 N.E.2d 732

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff-Appellee

v.

GORDON HUSSEY, Defendant-Appellant.

No. 11391.

Illinois Appellate Court — Fourth District.

February 17, 1972.

Donald B. Mackay, and John F. McNichols, of Defender Project, both of Springfield, for appellant.

Paul R. Welch, State's Attorney, of Bloomington, for the People.

Judgment affirmed.

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