People v. Clark Memorial Home

The defendants in this case were charged with gambling and keeping a gambling place in violation of sections 28-1 (a) (3); 28-1 (a) (7) and 28-3 of the Criminal Code (111 Rev Stats 1967, c 38, pars 28-1 (a) (3); 28-1 (a) (7) and 28-3). They made a timely motion to suppress certain items sought to be admitted into evidence by the prosecution. The trial court granted the motion and the State appealed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 604(a), (Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 110A, par 604(a)).

The facts of this case are as follows: On the evening of October 19, 1967, Charles Siragusa, then executive director…