LAKE COUNTY IL GUN & NO FOID LAWYER
Waukegan Attorney for No FOID and Gun Charges
Weapons violations in Illinois can carry either misdemeanor or felony penalties. This means that depending on the circumstance, weapons offenses can be punished by fines, jail sentences, or sentences to the penitentiary.
The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed to citizens of the United States under the Second Amendment. However, with certain exceptions, in Illinois it is illegal to acquire or possess a firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID card).
Attorney Matt Hoffman has successfully handled all types of weapons charges. Cases he has handled have ranged from the possession of knives by children on school grounds, to the use of sawed off shotguns and other heavy artillery by alleged drug dealers.
Matt Hoffman has tried weapons cases involving drive-by shootings, in-home shoot outs, and the possession of handguns by convicted felons. He routinely handles weapons cases involving the seizure of guns, knives and ammunition during traffic stops.
Felony & Misdemeanor Unlawful Use of Weapon
Matthew T. Hoffman P.C. defends all types of weapons charges. These include:
Unlawful Use of a Weapon (UUW)
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Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Agg. UUW)
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Possession of a Firearm or Firearm Ammunition without F.O.I.D. Card (No FOID)
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Possession of a Stolen or Defaced Firearm
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Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
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Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm
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Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
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Unlawful Sale of Firearms
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Armed Robbery
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Armed Violence
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Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm
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Gunrunning
Defending Minors Charged with Weapons at School
If you are charged with a weapon offense, you could be facing serious consequences. A conviction for a weapon offense can lead to jail or prison time— even to the end of your right to possess a weapon itself.
Matthew T. Hoffman P.C. is experienced in handling weapons charges and in protecting its clients’ rights in this complicated and technical area. This office is familiar with the relevant Fourth Amendment defenses against illegal searches of your car, home or business.
Attorney Matt Hoffman defends people charged with weapon offenses in Lake County and Cook County, Illinois. Hoffman defends drug charges pending in all area courts, including those located in Waukegan, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Bridgeview, 26th and California, and in the various branch courts throughout the City of Chicago.
If you are charged with a weapon offense, contact this office toll free at
(877) 360-1880 for a free initial office consultation to discuss your case.
The Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act states generally that, “(1) No person may acquire or possess any firearm, stun gun, or taser within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provisions of this Act. (2) No person may acquire or possess firearm ammunition within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police under the provisions of this Act.” 430 ILCS 65/2. The Act includes a number of exceptions to these rules, which also may be found in Section 65/2. The process for applying for a FOID card is governed by 430 ILCS 65/4. Section 65/14 outlines a wide array of criminal penalties for violations of the FOID Card Act. These penalties range from misdemeanor offenses to serious felonies. If you are charged with an offense in violation of the Illinois’ FOID Card Act, and are seeking legal counsel, contact the Lake County, Illinois law office of Matthew T. Hoffman P.C. for a free initial office consultation on your case. Copyright © 2007-2009, All rights reserved, Matthew T. Hoffman P.C.
