When Chicago drill rapper Chuckyy was pulled from a vehicle and booked into Cook County Jail this week, the detail that jumped out of the police record was not the arrest itself — it was what officers say they found: a loaded pistol tucked under a seat and a pouch stuffed with $60,000 in cash. It is a scenario that plays out on Texas roadways more often than most people realize, and the legal consequences here in Frisco and across DFW can hinge on a single question: was the person legally allowed to have that gun in the car?

What Happened

According to a Cook County Sheriff's arrest record obtained by XXL, the rapper — whose legal name is Charles Edward Davis, age 20 — was arrested in Chicago on June 22, 2026, and booked the following day. Police reportedly broke a vehicle window to remove him, then recovered a loaded Glock 26 9mm semiautomatic pistol with a laser sight from beneath the front passenger seat, along with a blue zippered pouch containing roughly $60,000 in cash. Reporting from Entertainer.news noted that Davis, an OTF-affiliated artist, was held without bond with a court date set for June 29. Under Illinois law, the arrest reportedly turned on the fact that Davis did not hold a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License.

This article is L & L Law Group's general legal commentary on a national news story. We do not represent anyone involved, we have no inside knowledge of this case, and nothing here is a statement of fact about any individual. Everyone arrested is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

How Texas Treats a Loaded Gun in a Car

Texas and Illinois handle firearms in vehicles very differently, and that difference is the whole story for a DFW driver. Illinois requires a FOID card just to possess a firearm and a separate Concealed Carry License to carry one. Texas has no FOID equivalent and, since 2021, allows most eligible adults 21 and over to carry a handgun without a license under the state's "permitless carry" law (Penal Code § 46.02). That does not mean anything goes.

Under Texas Penal Code § 46.02, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, a person can still be charged for carrying a handgun if they are younger than 21, if they are prohibited from possessing a firearm (for example, because of a prior felony conviction), or if they are engaged in criminal activity beyond a Class C traffic offense at the time. A 20-year-old — the same age reported in this case — would fall outside the permitless-carry age floor in Texas, which is one of the most common ways an otherwise lawful gun owner ends up charged.

When Possession Becomes a Felony

The more serious exposure comes from Texas Penal Code § 46.04, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a felon or by a person under certain court orders. If a person has a prior felony conviction, possessing a firearm can be a third-degree felony — punishable by two to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Federal law adds a parallel danger: under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), a convicted felon or other prohibited person who possesses a firearm can face up to ten years in federal prison, and cases with a large-cash component are exactly the kind that draw federal attention.

The $60,000 Question

Large amounts of cash discovered alongside a firearm frequently trigger a second line of legal jeopardy in Texas: civil asset forfeiture under Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Prosecutors can move to seize money they allege is connected to criminal activity even without a conviction, and the burden often shifts to the owner to prove the funds are legitimate. Cash on its own is not a crime, but pairing it with a weapon can invite allegations of drug proceeds or other unlawful activity that must be fought on a separate track from the criminal charge itself.

Defenses a Texas Court Would Consider

A strong defense in a vehicle-gun case usually starts before the gun is ever discussed. The Fourth Amendment governs whether the stop, the search of the car, and the seizure of the firearm and cash were lawful. If officers lacked reasonable suspicion for the stop or probable cause to search under a seat, a motion to suppress can keep that evidence out entirely. Other defenses include lack of knowing possession (the item belonged to someone else and the driver did not know it was there), a valid statutory exception, and challenges to whether the State can prove the accused actually controlled the weapon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I legally keep a handgun in my car in Texas?

Generally yes, if you are at least 21, not a prohibited person, and not engaged in other criminal activity. Texas allows a handgun in a motor vehicle you own or control under the Motorist Protection Act and permitless-carry law — but age and prior-conviction restrictions still apply.

What if I'm under 21?

Permitless carry generally requires you to be 21 or older. A person under 21 carrying a handgun in public or in a vehicle can be charged under § 46.02 unless a narrow exception applies, so the analysis is very different for a young adult.

Can police keep cash they find in my car?

Through civil forfeiture, the State can attempt to seize cash it alleges is tied to criminal activity, even if you are never convicted. You have the right to contest a forfeiture and to demand the State prove the connection.

Is a felon-in-possession charge state or federal?

It can be either. Texas prosecutes it under § 46.04, and the federal government can prosecute the same conduct under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). Federal cases often carry longer, more rigid sentences.

How L & L Law Group Can Help

Gun and cash cases move fast and can spiral into federal court or a forfeiture fight before a defendant fully understands what is at stake. At L & L Law Group, PLLC, we scrutinize every traffic stop and vehicle search for constitutional violations, challenge the State's proof of knowing possession, and fight to protect both your freedom and your property. If you or a loved one is facing a weapons charge in Frisco, Collin County, or anywhere in the DFW area, call us at (972) 370-5060 for a confidential consultation.

By Reggie London and Njeri London.