People v. Staes

Defendant was indicted on October 11, 1965, for the offense of gambling, in that he knowingly owned and possessed books, instruments and apparatus by means of which bets and wagers are made, recorded and registered, in violation of chapter 38, section 28-1 (a-5) of the Illinois statutes (Ill Rev Stats 1965, c 38, §28-l(a-5)). He was thereafter found guilty and sentenced to two years probation and fined $500. $260 was confiscated from the defendant by order of court.

Before the trial, which was heard by the court without a jury, the defendant filed a motion to suppress evidence on the grounds…