Articles Posted in 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7(a)

As a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Illinois, I have witnessed firsthand the severe implications of the Armed Habitual Criminal charge under 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7(a). This charge targets repeat offenders with multiple felony convictions who are found in possession of firearms. The consequences are significant, reflecting the state’s stringent measures to address gun violence and…