People v. Terry

State: Illinois

Court: 4th District Appellate

Docket No: 4-00-0435 Rel

Case Date: 05/13/2002

May 13, 2002

NO. 4-00-0435

IN THE APPELLATE COURT

OF ILLINOIS

FOURTH DISTRICT

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,
                        Plaintiff-Appellee,
                        v.
AARON L. TERRY,
                        Defendant-Appellant.

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Appeal from
Circuit Court of
Champaign County
No. 99CF2038

Honorable
John G. Townsend,
Judge Presiding.

JUSTICE TURNER delivered the opinion of the court:

In December 1999, the State charged defendant, Aaron L.Terry, with the offense of unlawful possession of a stolenvehicle, a Class 2 felony, in violation of section 4-103(a)(1) ofthe Illinois Vehicle Code (Code) (625 ILCS 5/4-103(a)(1), (b)(West 1998)). Defense counsel indicated defendant would rely onthe affirmative defense of insanity. 720 ILCS 5/6-2 (West 1998). In March 2000, following a stipulated bench trial, defendant wasfound guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and was sentenced to 24months' probation.

On appeal, defendant's only contention is that PublicAct 90-593 (Pub. Act 90-593, eff. June 19, 1998 (1998 Ill. Laws1307)) violates the single subject clause of the Illinois Constitution (Ill. Const. 1970, art. IV,