People v. Williams

On March 1, 1970, the defendant, Reginald Williams, and Kenneth Whitted were charged with knowingly carrying two revolvers concealed in a vehicle, in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1 (a) (4), and with possession of two revolvers without possessing a firearm owners identification card, in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 83 — 2 (a).

On April 2, 1970, the defendant and Whitted appeared in the Circuit Court to stand trial. On advice of counsel, defendant waived his right to trial by jury and submitted the cause to the court on a plea of not guilty. After…