People v. Favela

Mr.' JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Rafael Favela, was charged by complaint with the offense of possessing a controlled substance (heroin). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 56%, par. 1402.) However, prior to trial, the circuit court of Cook County granted defendant’s motion to suppress the evidence. The State now appeals that order. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 110A, par. 604(a)(1).

Initially, it should be noted that defendant-appellee has failed to file an appearance or brief in this court. However, the circumstances giving rise to defendant’s failure to appear or argue…