The People v. Schneider

The grand jury of McHenry county returned an indictment against George Schneider, Jr., Michael Schneider and Henry Sohst, charging them with conspiracy to violate the Illinois Prohibition act. Motions to quash the indictment and for a bill of particulars were overruled. A jury trial was had in the circuit court of McHenry county and the jury returned separate verdicts as to each of the defendants, finding them guilty of a conspiracy in manner and form as charged in the indictment. The court sentenced George Schneider, Jr., to imprisonment at the Illinois State farm for a period of twelve…