The Guns & Gangs Unit prosecutes the illegal use and possession of firearms, as well as gang-related offenses.
Assistant state’s attorney’s overall all authorization and detention hearings involving these types of crimes.
The Criminal Code contains dozens of felony offenses related to the unlawful possession and use of firearms, many of which have enhanced sentencing provisions based on firearm possession. Armed Violence and Armed Habitual Criminals are examples in which the classification and penalty are enhanced by the weapon element. Gang membership is also charged with a higher felony classification.
