People v. Hernandez, 2016 IL 118672 (May). Episode 175 (Duration 7:12)

The common-law definition of “dangerous weapon” found in the armed robbery statute is broader than the definition of “dangerous weapon” in the armed violence statute. [Read more…]

People v. Ligon, 2016 IL 118023 (February). Episode 162 (Duration 6:45)

Many objects can qualify as dangerous weapons for purposes of aggravated vehicular hijacking, but not as to armed violence. [Read more…]