Illinois Criminal Law

Seeking Executive Clemency before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Many people who are serving a prison sentence in Illinois wish to be released early. Executive clemency (a pardon) or a sentence commutation (being released early from prison) are means to accomplish this goal. Seeking executive clemency or a sentence commutation involves submitting a written the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), and then appearing for … Read more

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Street Gang Member Charges in Illinois

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Street Gang Member in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 as follows: (a) A person commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member when he or she knowingly: (1) possesses, carries, or conceals on or about his or her person a firearm and … Read more

Gunrunning Charges in Illinois

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The crime of Gunrunning in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-3A as follows: (a) A person commits gunrunning when he or she transfers 3 or more firearms in violation of any of the paragraphs of Section 24-3 of this Code. (b) Sentence. A person who commits gunrunning: (1) is guilty of a Class 1 felony; … Read more