The People v. Sims

Kenneth R. Sims was convicted in the criminal court of Cook County on April 19, i960, of having unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, and upon his application was admitted to probation for five years. Subsequently, on March 15, 1962, his probation was revoked. Defendant prosecutes this writ of error to review the original conviction and the order revoking probation.

The first question is whether defendant is entitled to a review of his conviction. Under newly enacted section 117 — 1 (d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (111. Rev. Stat. 1963, chap. 38, par. 117 — 1 (d),) effective…