People v. Cunningham

After a bench trial, defendant, Brian Cunningham, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. 720 ILCS 570/402 (West 1998). The appellate court, with one justice dissenting, reversed, holding the evidence was insufficient to sustain the conviction. 333 111. App. 3d 1045. We allowed the State’s petition for leave to appeal pursuant to Rule 315. 177 111. 2d R. 315. We now reverse the appellate court and affirm defendant’s conviction.

BACKGROUND

The evidence at trial consisted of the testimony of Officer David Pfest of the Chicago police department, followed by a stipulation. The…