People v. Wise

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of armed violence and unlawful use of a weapon (UUW) by a felon. Court properly denied Defendant's motion to quash search warrant and suppress evidence. Confidential informant appeared in person before the issuing judge, and provided a firsthand observation of illegal activity by Defendant being in possession of several firearms which informant described in detail.  Defendant was proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of armed violence due to risk of violence associated with being armed with a dangerous weapon while constructively possessing drugs.(JORGENSEN and HUDSON, concurring.)