Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken action against a Kane County resident for fraudulent activities related to firearms licensing. Juan Jose Jaime Ramirez, 49, from Aurora, Illinois, is charged with forgeries and falsifications on his Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application, according to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Raoul's office alleges Ramirez did not disclose past felony convictions, a requirement for legal firearm possession in Illinois.
Ramirez, now facing severe criminal charges, is being held to account for his apparent disregard for state laws designed to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals with felonious histories. Recognized by the state's top lawyer, the case is being set forth as a stark example to deter others from attempting to willfully circumvent legal barriers. As stated by the Attorney General's announcement, "Protecting communities from gun violence includes ensuring individuals who possess firearms have obtained them in accordance with state law."
The charges detail two counts of unlawful violation of the Firearms Owners Identification Card Act—Class 2 felonies—and two counts of forgery—Class 3 felonies. If convicted, Ramirez could face up to seven years in prison for each of the FOID card act violations and up to five years for each forgery count, as per the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. The court is expected to determine the sentences, and Ramirez is scheduled to reappear on September 26.
