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People v. Webb, 2019 IL 122951 (March). Episode 610 (Duration 6:17)
Another version of UUW is held unconstitutional; this time it’s the one banning tasers.
On Second Thought The State Should Help Root Out And Vacate Bad Gun Convictions
In re N.G., 2018 IL 121939 (August). Episode 524 (Duration 22:24)
McFadden is overruled.
Gun Laws Banning Firearms In Protected Places Are 100% Constitutional
People v. Bell, 2018 IL App (1st) 153373 (June). Episode 513 (Duration 7:40)
This UUW provision in a park is found constitutional. [Read more…]
State Not Allowed To Re-Open Old Counts When Aguilar UUW Is Vacated
People v. Shinaul, 2017 IL 120162 (February). Episode 311 (Duration 4:52)
State is not allowed to reinstate charges after Defendant vacates an invalidated Aguilar AUUW conviction. [Read more…]
Can an Invalidated Aguilar Conviction be Used in Aggravation in a Sentencing?
People v. Billups, 2016 IL App (1st) 134006 (May). Episode 188 (Duration 4:52)
Trial counsel was ineffective for trial court’s consideration of two convictions later ruled unconstitutional. [Read more…]
Old Aguilar Gun Convictions Can’t Be Used As Predicates For More Serious Crimes
People v. McFadden, 2016 IL 117424 (June). Episode 187 (Duration 5:17)
Defendant questioned the validity of his UUW Felon conviction because it was predicated on a AUUW invalidated under Aguilar. [Read more…]
AUUW Invitee Provision is an Affirmative Defense In Illinois
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People v. Tolbert, 2016 IL 117846 (January). Episode 137 (Duration 3:45)
AUUW liability by a person under 21 can be avoided if the minor is “on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person’s permission.”
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