You have been arrested and charged with having a gun. Now what?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, more commonly referred to as “Agg UUW”. An Agg UUW is a serious felony offense and should not be taken lightly. If convicted, you may be facing time in prison regardless of your prior criminal history. For a charge such as this, you definitely need a lawyer!
What are the rules for carrying a firearm in Illinois? In order to carry a firearm outside of your home, you need two important items: a