The federal government defines a weapon of mass destruction as any incendiary, explosive or poison gas. This covers a wide range of weapons from homemade bombs, like pipe bombs, to military weapons like rockets. It includes weapons that are designed or intended to cause serious injury, even if they aren’t used in that manner. This article will elaborate on these charges and how they could affect you.Continue reading
Category: Weapons Crimes
Category: Weapons Crimes
Using a weapon can result in enhanced punishments
Using weapons during the commission of a crime can result in enhanced sentences. This enhancement is typically referred to as “aggravated.” So it could become “aggravated assault” or “aggravated robbery.” When a crime is aggravated, it means that you face stiffer penalties should you be found guilty. You may also face additional charges if the weapon you are using is not registered or is not legal. ThisContinue reading
Firearm use in self-defense
People carry weapons to defend themselves every day, some of them doing it legally and others doing it illegally. When a firearm is involved in self-defense, however, it makes the consequences potentially much more serious, both legally and personally. There are a number of different factors that you must take into consideration before ever trying to defend yourself with a firearm. The first step thatContinue reading
Man arrested after pulling gun outside abortion facility
Many residents of Illinois own a weapon of some form. Often this is kept as a form of additional security, to be used only in an emergency. However, when tempers flare, it is all too easy for people to make rash decisions and act in a way they later regret. For example, you may decide to frighten someone by displaying a weapon to them. Even if you have noContinue reading
Illegal gun possession can have serious consequences
In Illinois, every year we see numerous people arrested for a wide range of crimes, yet not all of these people are guilty of the offenses that they have been accused of committing. Others may have been implicated in crimes far greater than they bore any responsibility for. Whatever the case, they then face a lengthy investigative process during which they may need to challenge the chargesContinue reading
Airsoft guns can lead to legal troubles
As most people in Illinois will agree, the sight of a person with a gun can be an alarming one. This is even more the case for police officers whose lives are put on the line every day. Often, a split second decision is required, so if you are seen to be brandishing a firearm, even if it turns out to be a replica, you couldContinue reading
What are the laws on owning a knife?
Many people in Illinois know someone who has experienced violence or threat at some point in their lives. It is a worrying matter and it is understandable that you may want to take any steps you can in order to protect yourself and your loved ones. One thing some individuals choose to do as a security measure is to carry a knife. However, laws on knifeContinue reading
Brass knuckles are illegal in Illinois
As most people in Illinois might be aware, the laws on weapon possession and use are quite extensive. Throughout the United States, the rules can vary quite significantly regarding which weapons you are allowed to buy, possess or use. If you breach any of these rules, even in ignorance, you could face serious criminal charges. This does not only apply to firearms, but also toContinue reading
Can a weapon elevate robbery charges?
Being the subject of a criminal investigation in Illinois can be a daunting matter. No matter how serious the alleged crime or the associated charges, the threat of conviction is always a worrying one. You could face fines, struggle to find future employment or even be sent to prison. Furthermore, friends and family may view you differently after discovering you have been convicted of a crime. AsContinue reading
Many states ban weapons in school areas
Protecting the safety of children is undeniably important and many laws are in place specifically to preserve that safety. For parents in Illinois and, indeed, throughout the United States, school is one place you hope your child will be free from harm and fortunately this is usually the case. However, as many violent tragedies have still occurred at schools across the country, many states haveContinue reading