The PEOPLE v. Smith

On January 5, 1959, defendant, William Smith was indicted in Cook County for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, to-wit: heroin, contrary to the statutes of the State of Illinois. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and on June 19, 1959, filed a motion to quash a search warrant and a petition to suppress the evidence obtained in the search. A hearing was held on the motion, and the motion was denied. The cause was then tried before the court, the defendant having waived a jury. Defendant was found guilty, his motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment were denied, and he was sentenced to…