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Williams v. Illinois, 1952 — 342 U.S. 934 · caselaw · US
Criminal Law · MBE-tested
Williams v. Illinois
342 U.S. 934·Supreme Court of the United States·1952
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Opinion
No. 247,
Misc.
Williams v. Illinois.
George M. Johnson, Frank D. Reeves and Charles W. Quick for petitioner.
Ivan A. Elliott, Attorney General of Illinois, William C. Wines, Assistant Attorney General, and John S. Boyle for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
Criminal Court of Cook County, Illinois, and/or Supreme Court of Illinois. Certiorari denied.