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Unauthorized Possession or Storage of a Weapon in a Public Building

UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A WEAPON IN A PUBLIC BUILDING

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CHICAGO, IL UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A WEAPON IN A PUBLIC BUILDING DEFENSE

See the entry for Unlawful Use of a Weapon on this website for a more comprehensive explanation.


The relevant statutes may be seen at 720 ILCS 5/21-6

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?ActID=1876&ChapterID=53&SeqStart=66500000&SeqEnd=67100000

and at

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=072000050K33A-1


Penalties and Definitions:

If you possess or store any firearm, or dangerous weapon like a stabbing weapon such as a knife, axe or hatchet or a bludgeoning weapon like a club or metal knuckles in a public building or on public land that is a Class A misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2500. Probation may instead be imposed for a period of up to two years. There is an exception if you have written prior permission from the chief security officer for such a building or land to have or store such a weapon there. A public building or land can include schools, parks, and government buildings such as libraries, post offices, and courthouses.

How we can defend you against the charge of unauthorized possession or storage of a weapon in a public building:

  • We might show that the weapon belonged to someone else if it was not on your person. 
  •  We might argue that you were improperly searched without grounds or being read your rights. 
  •  We can dispute the facts and testimony of witnesses or officers for this charge by filing “motions to suppress” unreliable, improperly obtained, or other questionable evidence or testimony (especially if you were improperly questioned or were not made aware of your rights). 
  •  If the evidence or testimony is still admitted by the judge, we can argue at trial that the evidence or testimony is incorrect or fabricated against you and therefore should give the jurors a reasonable doubt.


This is where having an experienced attorney to represent you and negotiate and speak for you can save years of your life and large fines and/or foregone income. You deserve the best possible defense.

 

Other lawyers so often talk of how they will “aggressively fight for you.” They are doing nothing more than basically quoting from the American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct about the principle of a “lawyer's obligation zealously to protect and pursue a client's legitimate interests, within the bounds of the law.” When you hire Phillip Haddad as your criminal defense attorney in Chicago or elsewhere in its suburban area, he will not only do his professional duty to zealously represent you but will get you the justice you deserve. His extensive experience in criminal defense will help you avoid conviction or else minimize the penalties. Call criminal defense attorney Phillip Haddad at 708-833-3505 as soon as possible if you are in legal trouble.

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