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Contact a top gun lawyer if you have been charged with unlawful use of a weapon (UUW), Gun possession, No FOID card or other weapons charges. Our attorneys are recognized as the best guns rights attorneys in Chicago and Cook County.
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Our Chicago attorneys want to win and specialize is providing you with the best criminal defense litigation period. Our firm understands the immense pressure that comes with a criminal charge. We will work with you to ensure you have a full understanding of what is going to happen in your case.
Punishments for UUW Offenses
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Misdeameanor UUW
If someone has a FOID card but was carrying an unloaded gun in an improper way, that person could be charged with a misdemeanor UUW. An UUW that is considered a Class A misdemeanor carries a max 1 year jail sentence and a fine up to $2,500.
Aggravated UUW
Aggravated UUW carries harsher penalties in Illinois. If an individual carries a loaded gun on his or her person or in his or her vehicle without a FOID card and a Concealed Carry Permit, he or she can be arrested for Aggravated UUW. .
UUW due to expired FOID
Illinois residents can also be arrested and charged with a UUW if their FOID card is expired. Not realizing a FOID card had expired is not a plausible defense to a UUW or Aggravated UUW charge.
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Understanding Unlawful Use Of A Weapon (UUW) Charges in Illinois
Illinois law provides the definitions, offenses, and penalties pertaining to UUW charges in the state. While many violations of this statute are classified as misdemeanors, an offender could face felony charges depending on the circumstances.
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the best Gun and Weapons Lawyers in Chicago
In Illinois, the penalties for weapons violations can be severe. Unlawful use of a weapon can involve gun crimes, which can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances of the case. If you or someone you know is facing such charges, you need skilled legal counsel to represent you.
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