People v. Gonzalez

Defendant, William Gonzalez, was arrested on September 6, 1988, after police officers observed him in the possession of a .357 Ruger revolver. Defendant was thereafter charged by information with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 24— 1.1.) Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of the charged offense. The trial court sentenced defendant to an extended term of 10 years’ imprisonment. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 1005-5-3.2(b)(l).) The appellate court affirmed defendant’s conviction and sentence. (212 Ill. App. 3d 839.) We granted…