People v. Davis

Defendant, McKinley L. Davis, was seen riding his bicycle at night-time without a light (see 625 ILCS 5/11-1507(a) (West 2002)). Two officers in the area advised defendant of this violation, and, while talking with defendant, one of the officers observed defendant acting nervously and attempting to put his hand in his pocket. That officer frisked defendant, detecting a box cutter in defendant's pocket. When the officer removed the box cutter from defendant's pocket, a baggie of cocaine was discovered. Defendant subsequently was indicted for unlawful possession of a controlled substance (720…