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Chicago Mob Enforcers Are Being Released From Jail Due to COVID-19

By: Andrew Weisberg Jul 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Criminal Defense

There have been a lot of changes to the way life works in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has made headlines is prisons.

Prisons have become hotbeds of COVID-19 spread, which makes sense. With so many people living so closely together in prisons, it’s the perfect environment for viral spread. This has resulted in the early release of many prisoners, some on the grounds of compassionate release, including high profile Chicago mob enforcers.

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911 Calls About Illegal Fireworks Skyrocket in Chicago

By: Andrew Weisberg Jul 14, 2020

4th of July | Illegal Fireworks | Pyrotechnic Use Act

In the summer months, it’s not unusual for Chicagoans to hear the booming sound of fireworks lighting up the skies in the neighborhood. It’s a relatively common summer pastime.

This year, the pastime has been more popular than ever. So popular, in fact, that The Chicago Sun-Times reports that fireworks complaints to Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management are up over 700 percent over last year. That’s an interesting statistic, especially since fireworks are mostly illegal in Illinois — ours is [...]

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Chicago Just Had Its Most Violent Day in 60 Years

By: Andrew Weisberg Jul 3, 2020

Murder | Violent Crimes

Chicago sees its fair share of violence and crime, but over a weekend at the end of May, violence saw a new high.

According to the University of Chicago Crime Lab, May 31, 2020, was the most violent day Chicago has seen since it started collecting data in 1961. Eighteen people were killed in one day, and 25 were killed in total before the weekend was over.

Murder is a crime that carries with it severe penalties, but being charged [...]

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Could Protests Lead to Real Criminal Justice Changes in Chicago?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 29, 2020

Protesting

Protests that are moving across America are meant to highlight racism in the United States and how it plays out in numerous ways in our society each day. In doing this, these protests are also highlighting the myriad ways that the criminal justice system in this country must be reformed… and starting to make those reforms a reality.

Here are just a few of the criminal justice reforms that activists are working on to help ensure all Americans are free [...]

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The Right Way for Private Citizens to Sell Firearms in Illinois

By: Andrew Weisberg Jun 29, 2020

Gun Crimes | Weapons Charges

Illinois has strict and often confusing laws surrounding the rights of private citizens to sell firearms in the state. If you are interested in selling firearms as a private citizen, it is essential that you fully understand what these rights and limitations are. 

Failure to understand these laws and properly comply with them can otherwise lead to the serious charge of firearms trafficking. 

We’ll discuss exactly what firearms trafficking is and what the penalties are for violating this law. Then [...]

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