People v. Brown

Following a bench trial, the circuit court found defendant Alexander Brown guilty of armed violence, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude and sentenced him to 15 years of incarceration. Defendant appeals, arguing that (1) the State failed to prove him guilty of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt and (2) his conviction for armed violence based on his commission of the felony of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude violates the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois Constitution. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The…