Village of Bridgeview v. Slominski

Following a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of violating certain ordinances of the Village of Bridgeview which involved maintaining uncovered refuse (ch. 8, §7 — 8—3) and maintaining a nuisance (inoperable motor vehicles) (ch. 10, §10 — 10—4). Defendant was fined $500 and court costs for each violation. On appeal defendant . raises the following issues: (1) whether the motion to suppress evidence obtained from an alleged illegal search was improperly denied; (2) whether the Village of Bridgeview sustained its burden of proof; and (3) whether the ordinances involved are…