People v. Dinelli

In this appeal we are asked to review the constitutionality of section 4—103(a)(1) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Code) (625 ILCS 5/4—103(a)(1) (West 2000)). Section 4—103(a)(1) provides the trier of fact may infer that a person exercising exclusive unexplained possession over a stolen vehicle has knowledge the vehicle is stolen, regardless of when it was stolen. 625 ILCS 5/4—103(a)(1) (West 2000).

Defendant was charged in Du Page County with unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a converted motor vehicle, in violation of section 4—103(a)(1). The State…