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PEOPLE v. GIBBS

Gen. No. 53,050.

115 Ill. App.2d 113 (1969)

253 N.E.2d 117

People of the State of Illinois, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Anthony Gibbs, Defendant-Appellant.

Appellate Court of Illinois — First District, Second Division.

Rehearing denied October 21, 1969.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leo E. Holt, of Chicago (James G. Carr, of counsel), for appellant.

Edward V. Hanrahan, State's Attorney of Cook County, of Chicago (Elmer C. Kissane and James S. Veldman, Assistant State's Attorneys, of counsel), for appellee.

MR. JUSTICE BURKE delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant was found guilty at a bench trial of the violation of section 31-1 of the Criminal Code, in that he knowingly obstructed a peace officer in the performance of his duties. (Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 38, par 31-1.) He received a fine of $20 and was assessed costs in the amount of $5. On this appeal defendant contends that the conviction violates his constitutional right of free speech,

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