by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) invited me (Attorney Eric D. Puryear) and several other attorneys from across the country to attend and speak at their Expo in Milwaukee, WI. It was a wonderful experience! For those unfamiliar with USCCA, it is a leading organization that provides law-abiding citizens with firearms training and an … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In gun related cases, it is often critical to utilize an expert witness.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Those who have been banned from gun ownership due to a criminal conviction or other disqualifying event in Illinois or Iowa can seek a restoration of their gun rights. This is a somewhat involved process that must be handled properly in order to have the best chance of succeeding. My firm has represented many clients in Iowa and Illinois to seek such a restoration of their gun rights.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Earlier this year, I had the honor of representing a woman named Judy, who used her gun to defend herself, her sister, and her sister-in-law after they were violently attacked in a parking lot in Rock Island County, Illinois. Much to her surprise, Judy was charged in Case Number 2010CF1076 in Rock Island County, Illinois, after telling the police about the attack she suffered. After a variety of motion hearings, we proceeded to a jury trial on February 7, 2012. The result of that trial was a verdict of Not Guilty, at which point the court ordered that Judy’s gun be returned to her right on the spot. Judy was then able to walk out of the courthouse with her pistol, return home, and accept an even better employment offer that had been on hold as she awaited trial. With Judy’s permission, I am sharing her story here.