DownShift
August 17, 2012, 03:36 PM
I was on the way to a friends wedding and when I left home (ms) I put my .40 in the car for the trip to wisconsin... I was pulled Over in woodwork county and arrested for felony firearm possession which was later reduced to misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon when they didn't find anything else in the car.... Illinois law says its illegal to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle.... I was simply passing through at 3am and the states attorney is pushing for the maximum penalty which is 30 days in jail and 2 years probation... To me it seems like my rights are being violated and they are just going after me because I'm from a different state.... Any legitimate thoughts on the matter would be appreciated