People v. Pizano

Following a bench trial, defendant Cesar Pizano was convicted of knowingly possessing a fraudulent identification card and sentenced to 18 months’ probation and 7 days in the Sheriffs Work Alternative Program (SWAP). On appeal, he raises the following contentions: (1) his sentence violates the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois Constitution (111. Const. 1970, art. I, § 11); (2) section 14B(b)(l) of the Illinois Identification Card Act (the Act) (15 ILCS 335/14B(b)(l) (West 1998)) is unconstitutionally overbroad and violates his right to substantive due process; and (3) trial…