Knowing the gun laws in your home state is extremely important if you intend to carry or own a weapon. Furthermore, if you intend to travel with your gun, it is vital to check the legislation in any states you may be visiting. Illegal possession of a firearm can have serious penalties in Illinois, as is the case throughout the United States, so it is better toContinue reading
Category: Weapons Crimes
Category: Weapons Crimes
Know how to transport your gun legally
Weapon-related criminal charges can be a serious problem, particularly if you are convicted. That mark will remain on your record and could affect everything from your chances of employment to the places you are allowed to live. Yet you can get into trouble even if you did not harm or even intend to harm anyone with your weapon. This is because there are strict rulesContinue reading
Police arrest 2 after car chase through Illinois
When weapons are involved in a crime, they can often exacerbate the associated charges significantly. The addition of a weapon to a situation greatly increases the risk of harm coming to a person and this is a matter that is taken very seriously by authorities in Illinois. In one such case, two people arrested after a car chase through Illinois may face severe sentences after pointing a rifle at a police officer. The car chase is said to have moved through two states, going one way and the other over the Mississippi River. The chase allegedly came to an end in Missouri where the suspects’ car is said to have crashed. During the pursuit, one of the two people in the car is reported to have pointed a rifle in the direction of an officer. However,Continue reading
Illinois man charged with endangering safety
The legislation surrounding the possession and use of firearms varies from state to state, so it is vital to be familiar with your state’s laws. Weapons crimes are often taken very seriously as they can pose a significant risk to the safety and well-being of the victim. Other criminal charges, such as theft, can also be exacerbated if a weapon is found to have been involvedContinue reading
Illinois man charged with weapon possession
The unlawful possession of a weapon is generally taken very seriously. Even if the weapon is not used to cause anyone harm, the concern remains that it could be intended for such use. The laws surrounding weapon possession vary from state to state and something that may be acceptable in one state may get you into trouble in another. It is important to know theContinue reading
Suspects charged following robbery in Illinois
If you intend to own a weapon, it is important to be aware of both state and federal laws surrounding the weapon in question. Even if you do not use them, the simple possession of some weapons can be enough to result in criminal charges. In other cases, the presence of a weapon may exacerbate other potential charges. Following a recent alleged incident of theft in Illinois,Continue reading
Chicago man faces firearm charges
Firearm laws vary from state to state and, if you’re not careful, it is easy to fall afoul of them. It is not only using weapons for violence or theft that can get you into trouble. Simply being in possession of an illegal firearm or possessing a gun in an illegal manner can result in serious charges, potentially leading to hefty fines and lengthy sentences. Furthermore, dealingContinue reading
Fifteen-year-old charged as adult in Chicago shooting
Weapons charges are among the most serious counts a person can face in Illinois. Without a strong criminal defense, charges for the illegal possession or use of a firearm can lead to conviction that alters the landscape of a person’s future. Weapons crimes can result in a long prison sentence and compromise opportunities to enjoy a normal life upon release. These charges can be especially detrimentalContinue reading
Man attacked by armed assailants outside Chicago
Weapons crimes can bear repercussions up to and including extended prison time. If the charges involve a felony count, a convicted person can face consequences that will last even after they are released from prison. These can affect opportunities for work and housing, as well as other aspects of life like financial credit. A strong criminal defense and understanding the applicable laws is important when facing seriousContinue reading
Illinois teen accused of stabbing, murdering younger sister
In a case that has shocked residents of Mundelein in Lake County, a 14-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old half sister by stabbing her 40 times with a kitchen knife. Unlike other Chicago-area communities, in Mundelein, weapons crimes are rare occurrences. According to authorities, the teen has confessed that she inflicted the stab wounds repeatedly because she felt unappreciated for cooking mealsContinue reading