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.
Category of Dangerous Weapons Is Narrow for Armed Violence
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.