Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Unlawful use of a Weapon

If an individual was arrested for a firearm that was not in his possession, no gun powder residue and no finger prints, but he/she has a non violent record could this person recieve a 6 to 30 year sentence @ 85% and shouldn't this case be thrown out?


Asked on 6/03/09, 8:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Unlawful use of a Weapon

Why exactly would a person be arrested for a firearm that was not in his possession? Not having a firearm in your possession was not a crime the last time I checked.

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Answered on 6/03/09, 11:47 pm


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