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Kindhearted wildlife photographer who saved two bald eagle chicks after they fell out of nest is now facing one year behind bars

Steve Patterson is accused of improperly collecting two eaglets after their nest fell out of a tree
He's accused of violating the state's wildlife code by taking the eagle chicks into his residence back in June 2013
If convicted of all four misdemeanors, Patterson could spend 12 months behind bars
State Rep. Bob Pritchard is trying to get a Good Samaritan bill passed for people who collect unwell animals and transport them to rehab centers

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12 months behind bars isn't that the same amount you get
if you are involved in a felony by a Felon in possession of a firearm in Chicago or Cook County?