People v. Malega

An information was filed in the municipal court of Chicago, charging the defendant, Samuel Malega, with unlawfully carrying revolvers concealed on his person. A jury was waived and the trial was before the court, where the defendant was found guilty, a fine of $20 imposed and he was sentenced to the House of Correction for ninety days. Afterwards, the defendant moved to vacate the judgment and filed a petition in support of his motion, which is not in the record. After a number of continuances of the matter, the motion was allowed and the judgment vacated. A change of venue was later allowed…