The Illinois Domestic Violence Act is very clear: if an order of protection has been granted against you, you must surrender your firearms, as well as your FOID card.
Going over the implications of this law and what you must do, while speaking with an experienced Chicago order of protection attorney, will help you obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
What Is An Order Of Protection, And What Happens To Your Firearms?
The definition of an order of protection is as follows: a legal order that prevents you from contacting and being around an individual who has accused you of harassing or abusing them.
Just as an example, if your former partner accuses you of hitting them, they can file an order of protection against you.
If an order of protection is granted against you, you will not be able to contact the person who filed the order against you. And, on top of that, you cannot be around them, either.
The above means that, if you have kids with this person, raising them will be very difficult. It also means that if you are around them – you live with them, for example – you may need to move out; among other possibilities.
Outside of those consequences, there is one more: your firearms will be taken away if an order of protection is granted against you. And, so will your FOID card, which means you won’t be able to buy or own any firearms.
What Does This Mean For You?
Your firearms will be taken away if an order of protection is granted against you. This means that you won’t have access to the firearms you acquired through legal means, nor will you be able to obtain or use new firearms.
If you rely on a firearm to protect your family and property, this is devastating. That’s not all, though; if your job requires you to operate a firearm, you may be unable to satisfy the requirements of that job.
A good example of this is as follows: if you are a security guard who carries a handgun, you will be unable to carry a handgun. This means you will not be able to perform this job, possibly leading to your suspension/termination.
The above applies to a multitude of different professions. These include military and law enforcement roles, along with a multitude of others. Being unable to own a gun can lead to you losing your livelihood and income.
What Can You Do?
A good attorney will help you quash the order of protection that was granted against you. By working with this attorney, you will get your firearms back – including your ability to own/handle them.
We, at Glasgow & Olsson, have been very, very successful in this area. Our firm has helped thousands of people regain their ability to own firearms and dispel the false allegations against them.
If an order of protection has been filed against you, we will help you get rid of it. You will be able to regain your rights and the life that you have earned.
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You have a future that deserves to be defended. We at Glasgow & Olsson will fight for the future you deserve.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case up to and including appeals. Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
If you’re facing an order of protection matter in Illinois, let the team at Glasgow & Olsson take care of it.
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Speak with a Chicago order of protection lawyer today to learn how we can get you the results you deserve.