People v. Musselman

In a complaint defendant was charged with the statutory offense of “unlawful use of weapons.” In a bench trial he was found guilty as charged and was fined $200 and costs. The fine and costs were suspended and his “gun confiscated.”

The complaint alleged that on or about November 24, 1964, at Burger King parking lot, 180th and Halsted, Glenwood, Illinois, Cook County, defendant “knowingly carried and possessed a dangerous or deadly weapon (J. C. Higgins 22 cal. rifle), with intent to use the said weapon unlawfully against another,” in violation of Chapter 38, Section 24-1(2), Illinois Revised…