People v. Meyers

The State appeals from a suppression order entered by the circuit court of Peoria County, Illinois.

The defendant, Loren E. Meyers, was indicted for indecent liberties with a child. Prior to trial, the defendant moved to suppress certain statements and admissions on the basis that they had been obtained in violation of his sixth amendment right to counsel. The trial court granted the defendant’s motion, and the State has appealed, contending that the court’s ruling is contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence. The defendant, in addition to arguing that the trial court’s order of…