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Who is Permanently Barred from Ever Having a FOID Card in Illinois?
In Illinois, several categories of individuals are permanently barred from obtaining a Firearms Owner’s Identification (FOID) card, including those with specific types of felonies. At Crossroad Legal, our dedicated team of Second Amendment advocates is here to help...
Can Felons Get a FOID Card?
Under the Gun Control Act of 1968, a felony conviction creates a “legal disability” preventing one from legally obtaining or possessing a firearm. This is a federal law that applies to all Americans. Based on this, Illinois law can prohibit you from obtaining a...
Who is Eligible for a Concealed Carry License in Illinois?
Those who want to carry a concealed firearm on their person in Illinois are required to have an Illinois Concealed Carry License (“CCL”). Active and retired law enforcement officers are eligible to carry. For retired officers, this is allowed under a federally...
Can you Smoke Weed and Keep Your FOID Card in Illinois?
Even though recreational marijuana use is legal in Illinois, smoking weed can put your firearm rights at risk. The Illinois State Police (ISP) can suspend or revoke your Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card due to cannabis use, even if it complies with state...
What to Say to an Insurance Adjuster
Never talk to insurance adjusters without a lawyer.
Illinois’ Newly Created FOID Card Review Board Already Lagging in Response Times
On January 1, 2023, Illinois created a FOID Card Review Board to review incoming appeals. In Illinois, all residents who wish to possess, own, or even shop for a firearm must have a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID). A FOID card is similar to a driver’s...
Are Nursing Homes Allowed to Use Bed Rails and Fall Alarms?
If you have a loved one in an Illinois nursing home, and that loved one has recently suffered injuries from a fall, then you need to keep reading. At Crossroad Legal, LLC, we have a proven track record of achieving maximum compensation for injured nursing home...
Top 5 Ways Seniors Are Injured or Abused in Illinois Nursing Homes and What You Can Do About It
In 1987, the federal government implemented sweeping regulatory protections for American seniors living in nursing homes. The “1987 Nursing Home Reform Act” was passed into law that year as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, which created a wide...
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Your Community
Why Support Black-Owned Businesses in Your Community It can be quite easy to dismiss calls for equity as being mere lip-service or pandering. However, when you think about the way that most urban communities are organized, supporting your local black-owned businesses...
Should I Take a Probation Deal?
According to 2019 crime statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, every year, over 10 million people are arrested by police throughout America. This amounts to roughly 3 percent of the entire U.S. population. It is important to point out that simply being...