Illinois Supreme Court· 4/20/2006

People v. White

Citations

849 N.E.2d 406
221 Ill. 2d 1
302 Ill. Dec. 614
2006 Ill. LEXIS 612

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noting that “[d]efendant was stopped in a high- crime area known for its drug activity,” and police were familiar with at least five apartments in which illegal drug sales were ongoing
the defendant’s attempt to conceal an object upon seeing officers “suggested some consciousness of guilt”
“With regard to the filing of a motion to suppress, the decision whether to file such a motion is ‘generally a matter of trial strategy, which is entitled to great deference’”
absence of paraphernalia for consuming crack cocaine was a relevant factor supporting conviction for possession with intent to deliver, notwithstanding that the amount of drugs was not inconsistent with personal use
State concedes that 1.8 grams of cocaine is consistent with personal use
attempt to conceal an object “suggested some consciousness of guilt”

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Judges: Garman, Fitzgerald

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