People v. Ackerman
Illinois Appellate Court
274 N.E.2d 125 (1971)
- Written by Angela Patrick, JD
Facts
A postal worker noticed that a package wrapped like a book made a shaking noise and called the sheriff. The package was opened, and it contained approximately 140 pills that tested positive as being LSD. The package did not have a return address, but it was addressed to Gary Lang, care of Jeffrey Ackerman (defendant), with an address at a college dormitory. The package was rewrapped and delivered to the dormitory. Law enforcement witnessed Ackerman receive a package slip and exchange the slip for the rewrapped package. Ackerman put the package under his arm and began walking to an elevator. Ackerman was stopped and arrested a few seconds later. Ackerman was charged with possessing illegal narcotics. However, Ackerman denied knowing anyone by the name of Gary Lang, ordering the package, or knowing what was in it. Ackerman was convicted and appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Stouder, J.)
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