People v. Houston

Defendants, John and Gerri Houston, were indicted for pandering. After separate trials without a jury, both defendants were found guilty. John Houston was placed on probation for two years, the first 30 days to be served in jail. Gerri Houston was placed on probation for one year, the first 21 days tó be served in jail, the time considered served. On appeal defendants contend that the penalty provisions of the pandering statute violate the 1970 Illinois Constitution; that the pandering statute unconstitutionally discriminates on the basis of sex; and that the defendants were not proved guilty…