People v. Stevens

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Defendant failed to meet his burden of clearly establishing a constitutional violation as to his claim that the Firearm Concealed Carry Act is facially unconstitutional. Defendant presented no evidence that the Act’s licensing scheme charges more than is necessary for administration of licensing statute and maintenance of public order. Defendant failed to show that his defense was hindered or impacted by defense counsel’s failure to observe his videotaped admission of possession of the firearm.  (STEIGMANN and TURNER, concurring.)