Justice COOK delivered the opinion of the court:
Defendant was convicted of unlawful use of weapons by a felon in violation of section 24-1.1(a) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Code) (Ill.Rev.Stat.1991, ch. 38, par. 24-1.1(a)), which provides: "It is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess on or about his person * * * any firearm * * * if the person has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or any other jurisdiction." Defendant appeals, contending...
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