Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Second Amendment
Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (UUWF) and possession of firearm with defaced identification marks. The UUWF statute is valid exercise of Illinois' right to protect its citizens from potential danger of possession of firearms by convicted felons. UUWF statute is not unconstitutional under second amendment, and does not violate due process or equal protection. (PALMER and REYES, concurring.)