People v. Welch

Defendant was convicted of unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon and four counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and was sentenced to seven years in prison. On appeal, defendant argued that the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, that the trial court improperly admitted evidence, the trial court was biased against him and interfered with his right to confront witnesses, and that the UPWF statute violates the second amendment. The appellate court affirmed, finding the evidence sufficient and no errors in the admission of evidence and that the UPWF statute was constitutional as applied to the defendant. (GAMRATH, concurring and HYMAN, dissenting)