People v. One 1968 Cadillac Automobile

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SEIDENFELD

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal is taken from a judgment of the Circuit Court of McHenry County, after a bench trial, finding that a 1968 Cadillac was used in the commission of a criminal offense, and ordering that the Cadillac be forfeited to the State and sold. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 36 — 2.

At approximately 10:00 A.M., November 21, 1969, a warrant was issued to search and seize gambling paraphernalia from Christopher’s Lounge, a public restaurant and tavern located in Crystal Lake. About one hour later, officers Marvin A. Grehn and…