In Illinois possession may be actual or constructive. The difference between actual and constructive possession is explained by Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction 4.16 defining possession.
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Reckless Discharge Requires Endangering The Bodily Safety Of “An Individual”
People v. Grant, 2017 IL App (1st) 142956 (February). Episode 313 (Duration 3:49)
Defendant shot himself in an empty apartment, reckless discharge? [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…]
Sympathetic Nervous System Reaction Wins The Day In This Gun Case
People v. Olivieri, 2016 IL App (1st) 152137 (August). Episode 215 (Duration 8:18)
Insufficient evidence to prove reckless discharge of a firearm by this conceal and carry permit holder; SNSR wins the day. [Read more…]