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MAYER v. CITY OF CHICAGO

No. 70-5040.

404 U.S. 189 (1971)

92 S.Ct. 410

30 L.Ed.2d 372

MAYER v. CITY OF CHICAGO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 13, 1971

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Henry F. Field argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Thomas B. McNeill and Robert A. Burt.

Richard L. Curry argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were William R. Quinlan and Edmund Hatfield.

Vincent Bentivenga and Paul P. Biebel, Jr., filed a brief for the State's Attorney of Cook County, Illinois, as amicus curiae urging affirmance.

MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

A jury in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, convicted appellant on nonfelony charges of disorderly conduct and interference with a police officer in violation of ordinances of the city of Chicago. He was sentenced to a $250 fine on each offense; violation of each ordinance carried a maximum penalty of $500. Desiring to appeal, he petitioned the Circuit Court for a free transcript of the proceedings...

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