Monthly Archives: July 2017

DO I NEED AN ILLINOIS FIREARM ID IF I AM LICENSED OUT OF STATE?

The answer depends on what you mean by “licensed.” Illinois law requires gun owners to possess a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card issued by the state. There is an exception, however, for non-Illinois residents. In that case, you do … Continue reading

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POLICE MUST VIDEOTAPE MURDER INTERROGATIONS IN ILLINOIS

Illinois law requires that police videotape anytime they question you about murder charges provided that you are in custody. If police fail to record the entire interrogation, a judge may throw out any statements you made even after the tape … Continue reading

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