People v. Brisco

Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (AAUW) and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. AAUW statute is constitutionally permissible despite its restrictions on right of felons to bear arms, as it is a valid exercise of important governmental interest in protecting health, safety and general welfare of its citizens. State met its burden to prove that Defendant was not an invitee, when he possessed rifle, as an element of offense of AUUW. (FITZGERALD SMITH and PUCINSKI, concurring.)