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Illinois Conviction Doesn’t Mean Forfeiting All Your Rights

As a citizen of the United States, you have certain rights under the U.S. Constitution, whether or not you’re in jail or convicted of a crime.

If you face jail time because you’ve been found guilty of a crime, that doesn’t mean your rights are forfeit. You can still make claims when those rights are being violated.

However, in order to know when your rights are being crossed, you first must understand those rights.

Here is a summary of prisoner [...]

Your Guide to Plea Bargains in Illinois

Enshrined in the Constitution of the United States is the right to trial by jury. However, many criminal justice matters in this country never actually go before a jury. Instead, they terminate in a plea bargain. The state of Illinois is no exception to this.

It helps to understand what a plea bargain is and how it works in criminal justice cases. Read on to find out more.

A Plea Bargain: What Is It?

A plea bargain, sometimes also referred [...]

Felony Charges? Learn About Illinois’ Impact Incarceration Program

Boot camp is a training style that expands beyond those joining the military. In Illinois, eligible offenders can participate in the Illinois Impact Incarceration Program, frequently described as such, in exchange for a reduced sentence.

This program is unique and there’s a lot to understand about it, namely who it’s an option for and how it works. Read on to find out all you need to know about the Impact Incarceration Program for convicted felony offenders.

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

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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Illinois Prisoners Have Rights — Are They Being Violated?

Regardless of how a person winds up in prison, all prisoners’ rights are the same. This is true even during the current pandemic or any other natural disaster for that matter.

One of those rights is personal safety. To help protect that right and to prevent further COVID-19 infections in the state prison system, certain inmates are being released early.

The concerted effort, however, has since given way to public questions about precisely who has been released and whether or [...]

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Understanding Illinois Hate Crime Enhancement Penalties and Legal Defenses

Hate Crimes

In Chicago, Illinois, hate crimes are treated with heightened severity due to their impact on individuals and communities. A hate crime enhancement can significantly increase penalties for offenses motivated by bias against specific protected characteristics. If you are facing such charges in Chicago, you can explore the legal framework and available defenses to protect your rights and achieve a fair outcome. A criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg in Chicago, knows how these enhancements work and [...]

How Body Camera Evidence Can Help Your Illinois Criminal Defense Case

Body Camera Evidence | Criminal Defense

Police body cameras are transforming criminal cases in Chicago. What was once a battle of witness statements and memory now often comes down to what the camera captured. This objective footage can expose flaws in the prosecution’s version of events or support your defense.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, a trusted Chicago criminal defense lawyer, we know how to access, interpret, and use body camera evidence to protect your rights and strengthen your case.

Understanding Body Camera Evidence[...]