Illinois has very strict gun laws. The laws that govern who can have a gun and how they can possess it are often misunderstood by law abiding citizens. For example, transporting a gun in your car for personal protection may result in a weapons charge even though you didn’t realize it was wrong.
Furthermore, an allegation of a weapons offense in Illinois is very serious. Depending on the circumstances of the situation, prison is a real possibility because a weapons charge may be prosecuted as a felony.
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— Having a loaded weapon in your car is against the law and may be charged either as a felony or as a misdemeanor.
— Individuals who’ve been convicted of a felony are not allowed to possess firearms. While that is a simple concept to understand, few are familiar with constructive possession. That means by just having a gun in the house which you could have taken control of may be a sufficient basis for a conviction. This may be charged as a felony or misdemeanor as well.
Our weapons charges defense lawyers are extremely familiar with constitutional defenses. Sutter Law Group has had many cases dismissed on this aspect alone. We will analyze the police reports to find out if the search and seizure was lawful and fight to protect your freedom.
If you’ve been arrested for an unlawful use of a weapon (UUW) or unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in DuPage or Cook County, the decisions you make in the next 24 hours may determine how your case is resolved. Regardless of the severeness of your case, our first goal is have any charges dropped or reduced.
If you or someone you love is facing UUW charges or Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapons charge contact Mark Sutter today for a free consultation. He’s available 24/7 to take your call at (312) 724-5600.
In Illinois, it is against the law to carry a weapon on your person or in your car unless you have a FOID (Firearm Owners Identification) card. Even if you have a FOID card, the gun your transporting inside the vehicle must be enclosed in a case and unloaded. If you carry a gun under the car seat or in the glove compartment of your car, you could be charged with unlawful use of a weapon (UUW). UUW is a class 4 felony, punishable by one to three years in prison.
Our lead Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mark Sutter, has tried numerous weapons charge cases in front of a judge and jury. He will start by evaluating the type of weapons charge alleged, as well as the circumstances related to your case. Because he’s a former felony prosecutor, his clients have a distinct advantage in that he understands the complexities of a state’s case and how to challenge illegal police searches and seizures.
Hence, if you are charged or arrested for a DUI in the DuPage County area, contact an experienced Illinois DUI lawyer with Sutter Law Group by calling 312-724-5600.
