People v. Reese

*131 ¶ 1 The primary issue in this appeal is whether the offense of aggravated vehicular hijacking ( 720 ILCS 5/18-4(a)(3) (West 2006) ) requires proof that the defendant took actual physical possession of a vehicle from the driver. We hold that the offense encompasses taking actual physical possession of a vehicle but may also be committed when a defendant exercises control of the vehicle by use of force or threat of force with the victim still present. Accordingly, we affirm in part and reverse in part the appellate court's judgment.

¶ 2 BACKGROUND

¶ 3 Defendant Willis Reese was charged with…