Bernard Law is a premier law firm working exclusively in the area of DUI and Criminal Defense Serving Chicago and the Chicagoland Area. When you’re ready to take the next step and for the best criminal defense, Attorney Nate Bernard and the attorneys at Bernard Law are here for you. Our firm represents clients in Chicago and Greater Chicagoland area in DUI Charges, Traffic Violations, Drug Crimes, Gun Crimes, Assault, Battery + Domestic Violence, Property + Theft Crimes, and Criminal Expungement + Sealing criminal cases.
In Illinois, to legally purchase and possess a weapon, a person must have a valid Firearm Owners Identification (“FOID”) card. Even with a FOID however, the law regulates the manner in which a person can possess a firearm. For example, if a FOID holder has a weapon in a vehicle, it must be unloaded and kept in a case, OR broken down in a non-functioning state, OR not immediately accessible inside of the vehicle. In addition, there are other types of weapons that can lead to an Unlawful Use of a Weapon charge if a person is in possession of such weapons. For example, if a person has a taser on their person or inside of a vehicle without first obtaining a FOID card, that person can be charged. Being in possession of brass knuckles can lead to being charged with UUW. Generally, a person under these circumstances would be charged with a misdemeanor Unlawful Use of a Weapon charge.