People v. Viti

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE KLUCZYNSKI

delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of unlawful possession of a narcotic drug. He seeks reversal on the grounds that (1) the indictment did not state the time and place of the alleged offense as definitely as could be done in accordance with the requirements of Ill Rev Stats 1963, c 38 § 111-3 (then in effect and applicable), and (2) the state failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had possession of a narcotic drug.

Defendant’s first contention may be disposed of summarily. The Supreme Court has held that where the…