People v. Douglas

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a bench trial, Matthew Douglas (defendant), was found guilty of two counts of forgery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 17 — 3(a)(1) and par. 17 — 3(a)(2)), and one count of attempt (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) to violate the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. He was sentenced to two years. He appeals.

Following this factual statement, defendant’s contentions will be considered in order:

At a pretrial hearing, a motion of defendant to quash his arrest and suppress evidence was denied. At this hearing,…