People v. Wiggins

On June 20, 1996, defendant, Loradele Wiggins, was charged by indictment with unlawful use of a weapon in violation of section 24— 1(a)(10) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/24 — l(a)(10) (West 1992) (as amended)) (the Criminal Code). On February 11, 1997, following a bench trial, defendant was convicted and sentenced to one year’s felony probation under section 24 — 1(b) of the Criminal Code. 720 ILCS 5/24 — 1(b) (West 1994). Defendant appeals.

On appeal, defendant contends: (1) Public Act 88 — 680 which, among other things, amended section 24 — 1(b) of the Criminal Code by upgrading a…