Gun control laws in Illinois protect citizens from those who might use a variety of handguns and even assault weapons to commit violent crimes such as robbery and to engage in gang-related violence. Those who illegally possess these weapons run the risk of facing a...
Weapons Charges
What could cause me to lose my gun rights?
The rights afforded to you in the U.S. Constitution are not without exceptions. Most notably, your gun rights can easily go away if you find yourself in certain legal situations. According to Giffords Law Center, you will lose your gun rights if you have a felony...
How does state law recognize self-defense?
A situation might arise in which you have to use a gun to defend yourself. It may not be pleasant to think about, yet many people find they must employ deadly force to fend off an attacker. You may wonder if Illinois law will safeguard your right to self-defense if it...
The reality of a weapons charge and how to fight allegations
In Illinois, you have the right to gun ownership. However, if you use the weapon unlawfully, it can result in serious charges. Even if you have a clean criminal record, you can still face severe consequences and jail time. Can you use self-defense as a valid argument...
Some IL residents with guns may have revoked permits
Most states have some procedure in place to acquire and maintain a gun license. This license makes it possible for someone to own, carry and use guns. Illinois is no exception. When the authorities revoke these permits, gun owners lose the accompanying rights....
What constitutes aggravated discharge of a firearm in Illinois?
Illinois is a state that has strict gun laws. Law enforcement takes these laws seriously and those who are caught not following them can face serious penalties. Even a person possessing a firearm without the proper paperwork can face serious charges. But those who are...
Defending a weapons charge in Illinois
The state of Illinois has very specific laws for possession of a firearm. It requires gun owners to apply for and obtain what is known as a Firearm Owners Identification Card, or FOID for short. To obtain this card, applicants must consent to a federal background...
Weapons-linked criminal charges in Illinois carry weighty consequences
Being convicted on a weapons-linked criminal offense in Illinois spells a nearly incomprehensible outcome for many individuals charged in the state.Yet it happens, and more often than might reasonably be expected. Unimagined consequences surrounding dire criminal...
