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The Knowledge Requirement For Possessing A Defaced Firearm

March 20, 2019 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Lee, 2019 IL App (1st) 162563 (February). Episode 605 (Duration 5:29)

Exactly what does the state have to prove in regards to possessing a gun with defaced serial number?

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Filed Under: Illinois Gun Crimes, Jury Instructions

Armed Violence? Gun In The Waist Band Drugs Are Upstairs

March 11, 2019 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Wise, 2019 IL App (2d) 160611 (February). Episode 600 (Duration 5:57)

Drugs are found upstairs when defendant was downstairs, is this still armed violence?

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Filed Under: Armed Violence

On Second Thought The State Should Help Root Out And Vacate Bad Gun Convictions

August 20, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

In re N.G., 2018 IL 121939 (August). Episode 524 (Duration 22:24)

McFadden is overruled.

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Filed Under: Constitutional, UUW

UUW Felon Does Not Merge With Armed Violence

August 7, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

People v. Brown, 2018 IL App (3d) 150070-B (July). Episode 519 (Duration 5:48)

UUW Felon does not merge with armed violence predicated on drug possession. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Armed Violence, Merging Counts

Gun Laws Banning Firearms In Protected Places Are 100% Constitutional

July 17, 2018 By Arthur McGibbons

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…]

Filed Under: Constitutional, UUW

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