Godfreidson v. People

Citations

• 88 Ill. 284

Syllabus

<p>1. Intoxicatinq iiiQu or—-sufficiency of proof.On the trial of one on a charge of selling intoxicating liquors without a license, the proof showed the sale at the defendant’s saloon of an article called “ pop,” and that it was a malt liquor, and would intoxicate if taken in sufficient quantity, and that it tasted like poor beer, and was drawn from kegs like beer kegs: Held, sufficient to warrant a conviction.</p> <p>2. Changing the record during ihe term. There is no error in vacating an order granting a new trial, made at the same term, and then overruling the motion for the new trial and rendering judgment on the verdict. During the term, the court has full power to correct or change any of its rulings.</p> <p>3. Verdict—court may put same in form. There is no error for the court, in the presence of the jury, and with their assent, and in the presence of a defendant found guilty of a misdemeanor, to cause the verdict to be put in form.</p> <p>4. Criminal law—presence of defendant. The presence of the defendant, on an indictment for a misdemeanor, is not necessary to the right of the court to put a verdict in form, or decide a motion for a new trial, or to vacate an order granting a new trial.</p>