People v. Muersch

George Muersch (hereinafter “defendant”) and Joseph Davila were found guilty at a bench trial of the crime of bribery; each was placed on probation for a period of two years. Defendant appeals, contending that he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and that he did not receive competent assistance of counsel at trial. (Joseph Davila is not involved in this appeal.)

Miss Terry Tracy, aged 16, testified for the People that on the evening of September 4, 1967, she was operating an automobile owned by her father, in the vicinity of 109th Street and South Park Avenue in Chicago. (We note…