Weapons Violations
WEAPONS CHARGES DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
Chicago and Cook County Weapons Violations Lawyers
Many law abiding citizens are unaware that Illinois has strict weapons control laws and that these laws can have
serious consequences for non-compliance. For example, you can be charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons, a
Class A misdemeanor, if you are found to be carrying a concealed firearm on your person or found to be carrying
in any vehicle a firearm unless it is nonfunctioning, or not immediately accessible, or unloaded and in a case.
720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(4). There is, however, an exception to this statute where a person is on his land, home, or
place of business.
This UUW statute is broad in scope and regulates numerous types of weapons ranging from any bludgeon,
black-jack, slung-shot, metal knuckles to switchblade knife, broken bottle, taser, rifle and many other weapons.
The severity of the penalties under this statute and other Illinois weapons statutes vary depending on the type of
weapon involved as well as the specific circumstances of the offense and place of the occurrence.
Do not risk being charged with a weapons violation because you do not know the intricacies of these statutes.
Consult a knowledgeable weapons violations attorney by calling 630-424-8816 to set up an office consultation.
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Other Illinois Weapons Control Statutes
Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felons
A person who has been convicted of a felony cannot knowingly possess on his person or on his land or home or
place of business any weapon prohibited under Section 24-1 above or any firearm or any firearm ammunition.
This offense is a Class 3 felony, and if the sentence is imprisonment, then the sentence shall be 2 to 10 years
for a first offender. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1. There are more substantial penalties depending on the felony
background of the person charged with this offense.
Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Requirement With Exceptions
No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser as well as firearm ammunition within Illinois
without having in his possession a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card. 430 ILCS 65/2 (a)(1)(2). Exceptions as
to certain groups and individuals are set forth in this statute. A violation of this provision is a Class A
misdemeanor when the FOID card has expired or not currently valid but the individual is otherwise not
disqualified. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
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Winning a Weapons Charge Case
Weapons violations cases can be defended in several ways depending on the circumstances of the case
including denial of possession; denial that the firearm was functional; or by raising Fourth Amendment
Constitutional issues of no probable cause to arrest or illegal search and seizure issues. Upon being
questioned by police or other authorities, do no make admissions or statements as to your possession of any
weapons. Exercise your right to remain silent and your right to have an attorney present during a custodial
interrogation. What you say, can and will be held against you. If you are charged with a Weapons Violation take
action quickly to defend yourself by calling skilled and experienced weapons defense lawyers at 630-424-8816.
Chicago and Cook County Weapons Violations Lawyers
Many law abiding citizens are unaware that Illinois has strict weapons control laws and that these laws can have
serious consequences for non-compliance. For example, you can be charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons, a
Class A misdemeanor, if you are found to be carrying a concealed firearm on your person or found to be carrying
in any vehicle a firearm unless it is nonfunctioning, or not immediately accessible, or unloaded and in a case.
720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(4). There is, however, an exception to this statute where a person is on his land, home, or
place of business.
This UUW statute is broad in scope and regulates numerous types of weapons ranging from any bludgeon,
black-jack, slung-shot, metal knuckles to switchblade knife, broken bottle, taser, rifle and many other weapons.
The severity of the penalties under this statute and other Illinois weapons statutes vary depending on the type of
weapon involved as well as the specific circumstances of the offense and place of the occurrence.
Do not risk being charged with a weapons violation because you do not know the intricacies of these statutes.
Consult a knowledgeable weapons violations attorney by calling 630-424-8816 to set up an office consultation.
______________________________________________________________________
Other Illinois Weapons Control Statutes
Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons by Felons
A person who has been convicted of a felony cannot knowingly possess on his person or on his land or home or
place of business any weapon prohibited under Section 24-1 above or any firearm or any firearm ammunition.
This offense is a Class 3 felony, and if the sentence is imprisonment, then the sentence shall be 2 to 10 years
for a first offender. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1. There are more substantial penalties depending on the felony
background of the person charged with this offense.
Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Requirement With Exceptions
No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser as well as firearm ammunition within Illinois
without having in his possession a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card. 430 ILCS 65/2 (a)(1)(2). Exceptions as
to certain groups and individuals are set forth in this statute. A violation of this provision is a Class A
misdemeanor when the FOID card has expired or not currently valid but the individual is otherwise not
disqualified. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
________________________________________________________________________
Winning a Weapons Charge Case
Weapons violations cases can be defended in several ways depending on the circumstances of the case
including denial of possession; denial that the firearm was functional; or by raising Fourth Amendment
Constitutional issues of no probable cause to arrest or illegal search and seizure issues. Upon being
questioned by police or other authorities, do no make admissions or statements as to your possession of any
weapons. Exercise your right to remain silent and your right to have an attorney present during a custodial
interrogation. What you say, can and will be held against you. If you are charged with a Weapons Violation take
action quickly to defend yourself by calling skilled and experienced weapons defense lawyers at 630-424-8816.
The Law Offices of Call 630-424-8816
MARILYN A. MILLER
MARILYN A. MILLER
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203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller represents clients throughout the cities of Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg,
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva,
St. Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva,
St. Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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