Ghost Guns

Illinois governor JB Pritzker signed HB4383 into law, banning the sale and possession  of so-called ‘ghost guns' statewide. ‘Ghost guns' refer to unserialized, privately made firearms that are often sold as a set of parts to be assembled at home, allowing prohibited purchasers to circumvent background checks. Ghost guns cannot be traced by conventional means and can be created on a 3-D printer, leaving no record of their ownership. #ghostguns,

Fathers Rights in Illinois

Unmarried fathers must establish paternity, either at birth or after the child is born, in order to have rights when it comes to accessing their children. Once paternity is established, then an unmarried father has the right to seek a court order for custody or visitation, if they need to. #fathersrights,

Smash and Grab Thefts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a retail theft crime bill on Friday, at Chicago’s Water Tower Place, which has been hit by mobs of teen robbers in recent years.

The bill will create stiffer penalties for ringleaders of “smash and grab” thefts and makes it easier to prosecute them.

House Bill 1091, otherwise known as the INFORM Act, enforces the new crime of Organized Retail Theft. Those who violate the crime by knowingly engaging with others in a theft valued at $300 or more would be guilty of a Class 3 felony. Those who engage in retail theft from one or more establishments would be guilty of a Class 2 felony. #smashandgrabthefts,

Brass Knuckles Are Illegal

Brass knuckles of any type and material are prohibited in Illinois. This includes anything shaped like a brass knuckle, including jewelry, bags, pendants, or necklaces. Carrying or owning brass knuckles is illegal in Illinois, and using brass knuckles to injure is a felony charge.#brassknuckles, 

Driving With Suspended License

In Illinois, the base level charge for driving on a suspended or revoked license is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries up to 364 days in jail and $2,500 in fines. If you are driving with a suspended license after being convicted of DUI, Illinois law requires at least 10 days in jail or 30 days of community service. Other aggravating factors, such as causing bodily injury or death while driving on a suspended license, can result in the offense being charged as a felony. A conviction for driving on a suspended license will also usually result in an extension equal to the length of the original suspension, while driving on a revoked license can result in an additional year before you are eligible for reinstatement.

Be advised that if you are caught driving on a suspended license at the time you are arrested for DUI, the consequences of both offenses can also be much more severe. Illinois law holds that if you have a suspended license when you are arrested for DUI, you will be charged with aggravated driving under the influence, which is a Class 4 felony.#drivingsuspended/revokedlicense,

Bank Fraud

Anyone who knowingly carries out or attempts to carry out a scheme to defraud a bank, or to obtain any of the money or assets the bank controls, can be fined as much as $1 million. In addition, an individual convicted of bank fraud can face a prison term up to 30 years. #bankfraud,