Possessing a stolen firearm is a serious criminal charge that comes with major potential penalties. The crime of possession of a stolen firearm in Illinois is a class 2 felony. If you are convicted of this charge, you could face between three and seven years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. While…
Continue reading ›Weapons charges in Illinois are more serious than you may think. If you are convicted of a weapons charge, you will face fines and even jail time. These consequences become even more serious if you already have a criminal record and are prohibited from possessing a firearm. This was recently illustrated in a case involving…
Continue reading ›It is legal to possess a variety of guns in Illinois, but there are rules surrounding ownership or possession. There are a few different types of guns that are illegal simply based on the type of gun, such as machine guns. There are also laws about where people can possess firearms. For example, people need…
Continue reading ›Weapons offenses are serious criminal charges that can lead to serious possible criminal penalties and consequences. Because individuals accused of committing weapons crimes can face the potential loss of their freedom, fines and other possible penalties and consequences, they should be familiar with how to protect themselves from these charges. The most common types of…
Continue reading ›A charge of armed robbery should be taken very seriously, as it can carry significant penalties and consequences. Under Illinois law, armed robbery is a Class X felony, which means there is a mandatory prison sentence of between 6 to 30 years. Penalties may be adjusted, or prison time extended depending on the specific facts…
Continue reading ›Our readers likely know that homes usually cannot be searched without law enforcement officials first obtaining a search warrant. However, what may come as a surprise to many people is that the circumstances that allow law enforcement officials to obtain such a warrant can vary widely. For example, according to a recent report, a home…
Continue reading ›As any reader of this blog knows, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois is active and always looking to make headlines. Indeed, a quick search online shows they seem to love their press releases. And, this was for two Illinoisans. The firearm indictment On October 19, 2021, the Federal Grand Jury indicted…
Continue reading ›Weapons offenses can be significant criminal charges and can carry significant penalties for accused individuals. For accused individuals facing gun charges, they should be familiar with the criminal defense options they may have. Examples of weapons charges There are a variety of different types of weapons charges accused individuals can be facing including: Certain individuals,…
Continue reading ›The right to own a firearm is a guarantee in the U.S. Constitution, but if you have a felony charge on your criminal record, you lose that right. According to FindLaw, convicted felons in Illinois cannot own or have in their possession any type of firearm. In addition, you cannot own or possess ammunition for…
Continue reading ›Illinois law requires residents who wish to own weapons to apply for a Firearm Owners Identification card. Law enforcement officials may, however, rescind an individual’s FOID card for a variety of reasons, including domestic violence or mental health issues. As noted by The Chicago Tribune, Illinois does not have a reliable method to determine whether…
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