People v. Hobson

The defendant, Roosevelt Hobson, Jr., was charged with unlawful use of a weapon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(a)(4).) The offense was enhanced from a misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony because he had a prior conviction for the same offense. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 24 — 1(b).) Following a bench trial, the defendant was convicted and sentenced to 15 months’ probation, conditioned upon his serving 38 days in the county jail. He appeals. We affirm.

Prior to trial, the defendant filed a motion in limine requesting that the State be prohibited from introducing any evidence of…