Gun Crime Attorney Bloomington, IL

Firearms Defense in Illinois

Conviction for a gun offense, or any other weapons offense, can lead to serious consequences. You could be fined or incarcerated. You could also have a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life.

​​​​At Johnson Law Group, our experienced Bloomington, IL gun crime lawyers are aggressive when it comes to defending people accused of firearm and other weapons offenses. If you are under investigation for this type of crime or if you have been charged, you can count on us to fight for you. Our team has over 100 years of combined legal experience to utilize on your behalf.

If you are facing charges, contact our Bloomington, IL gun crime attorneys at (309) 565-8825 for your free consultation.

Defense Against All Types of Gun and Weapons Offenses

Our Bloomington, IL gun crime lawyers defend against all misdemeanor and felony weapons charges, including those related to guns, knives, and other illegal weapons.

Charges We Defend Against Are:

• Unlawful possession of firearms
• Unlawful use of weapons
• Unlawful sale of firearms
• Reckless discharge of firearms

Weapons charges often accompany other charges and can serve as a source to worsen penalties. Drug offenses, for example, are punished more severely when there is the presence of guns. In cases involving guns, the police are more likely to suspect a drug ring and investigate more aggressively. Prosecutors are also more likely to increase charges, leading to a possible increase in the length of your sentence.

If you are involved in a drug and gun offense, you could also be facing charges for trafficking, export and import crimes, money laundering, RICO, and conspiracy. Such charges could also change your state legal matter into a federal drug case. Whether you are facing a single gun charge or it is combined with other charges, our Bloomington, IL gun crime lawyers are ready to take on the challenge of defending you and protecting your rights.

Experienced Defense Makes a Difference

Our law firm features Bloomington, IL gun crime lawyers who are former prosecutors and police officers. We know how the criminal justice system works from more angles than one, and this knowledge can be used to help achieve a favorable outcome on your behalf. We will do everything possible to see that the charges against you are dropped or that you are found not guilty.

Our record of success speaks for itself. In one case, we represented a man accused of stealing while holding a knife to the victim's throat. We intervened during the police investigation and were able to convince the prosecutor not to file any charges at all.

If you are ready to fight back against the charges you have been accused of, our Bloomington gun crime attorneys are ready to help. Call us at (309) 565-8825.

Illinois Gun Law Attorneys

Our team of prior law enforcement and former prosecutors can help you protect your rights. We are strong 2^nd Amendment advocates! Members of Johnson Law Group are FOID and Conceal Carry permit holders, understand the importance of your right to carry, and will protect your rights under the law. You have a right to have a gun under our Constitution, and when the government tries to take that right away for any reason, going it alone could cost you dearly. Our team of prior law enforcement and former prosecutors can help you protect your rights.

We at Johnson Law Group know every case is different and we offer proactive steps to our clients in the event that they are under investigation or even charged with a gun-related matter or shooting. It is important for you to know your rights BEFORE any questions are answered or any statement is given. Contacting an attorney after a gun-related incident has already occurred may be too late. The immediate steps a person takes after an incident has occurred are vital, and it’s important that you know how to proceed if you are unable to reach your attorney.

We have helped people at every stage, whether due to a criminal charge or something else, from representing them in the criminal court up and through full reinstatement of their rights under the law to possess and carry firearms. Whether it's at an administrative hearing or in the trial court, Johnson Law Group is there for you.

What If I Have to Draw or Fire My Weapon?

We know you have questions, and we have answers. People often come to us with concerns about their right to self-defense, such as “What if I have to draw my weapon to protect myself?” or “What if I have to fire my gun to save others from an attacker?” Whether you’re concerned about these issues in the interests of safeguarding your rights or if you’ve already been involved in a situation and need help avoiding legal problems, we can help.

Our Bloomington, IL gun crime attorneys are ready to investigate the situation and help assemble favorable evidence and witnesses who can support your side of the story. If you’ve been contacted for questioning by law enforcement, make sure that you maintain a respectful attitude and express your appreciation for their duty to ensure that the law has been followed, but politely insist on having your attorney present during questioning. You may not have anything to hide, but it is important that you avoid mistakenly making statements that could incriminate you.

Members of the staff at our firm are NRA (National Rifle Association) members and also members of GSL (Guns Save Life). Illinois gun rights attorneys with Johnson Law Group are also part of the national NRA Attorney Referral Network. Be sure to ask us about our discount to NRA and GSL members.

*April, 2012, Illinois Auditor General's Report of the Illinois State Police.