People v. Stack

On April 27, 1992, following a jury trial in the circuit court of McLean County, defendant James J. Stack was convicted of the offense of unlawful possession of weapons (ammunition) by a convicted felon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1.1(a).) He was subsequently sentenced to a term of four years’ imprisonment.

On appeal, defendant maintains (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress two bullets seized from his vehicle by a police officer; and (2) the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed the offense of unlawful possession of weapons by a…