Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
Hi, I am 15 years old and I would like to ask if I would be able to carry a pocket knife in the state of Illinois? I want to know if I could carry it self defensively or work such as cutting up boxes or both. Does it have to be Concealed or It has to be shown or either one ? If you need to know I live in Chicago Heights.
Knife Information.
Blade: 3 3/4"
Closed: 4 3/4"
Total Length: 8 1/2 inches
Here is a picture, http://www.knivesplus.com/smith-wesson-sw-3500.html
1 Answer from Attorneys
You are absolutely asking for trouble. You do not need to carry this knife to cut up boxes, and carrying it for defense may wind up causing a lot more trouble than it could ever prevent. I would not be surprised if the police charged you with a weapons offense if they catch you with it.
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