People v. Wilson

Carol Wilson (defendant) was charged with unlawful use of a weapon. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 24—1(a)(4).) After a bench trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months’ probation. The sole issue on appeal is whether defendant was proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Chicago Police Officer Louis Brown testified that, on December 3, 1973, he responded to a call that shots were being fired in an apartment at 4947 South Federal, Chicago. Upon his arrival he met defendant at the elevator. They had a conversation and defendant then handed him a .22-caliber revolver which…