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Kane County State's Attorney Podcast

Dangerous Weapons for Armed Violence Defeats Proportionate Penalties Challenge

May 31, 2016 By Arthur McGibbons

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…]

Filed Under: Armed Violence, Dangerous Weapon

Category of Dangerous Weapons Is Narrow for Armed Violence

April 25, 2016 By Arthur McGibbons

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…]

Filed Under: Armed Violence, Dangerous Weapon

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