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What kind of trouble am I in if I'm a felon due to DWI convictions in IL. And have just been caught with a black powder hand gun in my home?
Asked on Sep 27th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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And how much more serious would it be if I'm on probation and am required to have a blow machine on my car which has nothing to do with the police finding a gun in my apt. My landlord let the police search my house while at work because she saw me take it inside.
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The blow machine is not relevant to this situation.
Factors that are relevant: You are on probation. You are a felon. You were in possession of a hand gun. Your probation may have a condition that you are not to violate any criminal statute of any jurisdiction and not possess any firearms.
You're looking at a revocation on your probation, plus a new felony on your felon in possession of a firearm charge. I highly recommend you request a public defender or hire a private attorney because you are looking at a reasonable probability of being sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Answered on Sep 28th, 2013 at 12:04 PM