Web30 jun. 2014 · ¶ 1 Defendant Joseph Lewis appeals his conviction of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (UUW by a felon) after a jury trial. 720 ILCS 5/24–1.1(a) (West 2010). Defendant was sentenced to five years' imprisonment as a Class 2 offender. 720 ILCS 5/24–1.1(e) (West 2010). Web29 nov. 2015 · by Attorney Eric D. Puryear. In Illinois, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 makes it a crime for a person who has been convicted of a felony in Illinois or another state to possess a firearm or ammunition: It is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess on or about his person or on his land or in his own abode or fixed place of business any weapon prohibited ...
Section 720 ILCS 5/24-1 - Unlawful use of weapons, 720 ILCS
WebAny person who violates this Section while confined in a penal institution, which is a facility of the Illinois Department of Corrections, is guilty of a Class 1 felony, if he possesses … Web22 mrt. 2024 · Unlawful possession of ammunition in Illinois is a Class A misdemeanor. This is the most serious misdemeanor charge in the state with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. While not as severe as a felony charge, subsequent misdemeanor charges can become felonies. A person in Illinois may be charged with this ... rally 1997
Section 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 - Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, …
Webmisdemeanor unlawful use of weapons (UUW) statute. 720 ILCS 5/24-1 (West 2024). The State argues the AUUW statute does not violate the proportionate penalties clause because it requires 1Counsel for defendants filed separate, but … Web21 aug. 2024 · If you are charged with unlawful use of a weapon (UUW) in Illinois, you could face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the situation. Misdemeanor UUW Charges In certain situations, a UUW will result in a misdemeanor charge. You can be charged with a UUW misdemeanor if you: Web20 jan. 2024 · challenge section 24-1(a)(10) of the UUW statute. under the portion of the statute that applied only to felons. Defendant filed a pro se reply, arguing that the UUWF statute under which he was convicted required the State to prove that he possessed a weapon prohibited under section 241 of the UUW statute. The issue proceeded to a … rally 1963