People v. Hurtado

Following a jury trial, defendant, Jose Hurtado, was found guilty of the offense of the unlawful sale of a firearm (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 24 — 3(g)). Defendant raises three issues on appeal: (1) whether section 24 — 3(g) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 24 — 3(g)) applies to the facts of this case; (2) whether the State proved all the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt; and (3) whether defendant’s acts fell within the exemption provided by section 24 — 3(g)(1) of the Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 24 — 3(g)(1)).

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