GUN POSSESSION IN ILLINOIS: WHO CAN HAVE THEM, WHO CAN’T, & WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO (Illegally) Illinois is perhaps the most restrictive state in the country when it comes to gun rights and illegal firearm possession. Unlike some states, you cannot buy or carry a firearm in public without obtaining specific licenses issued by […]
The current United States Attorney General, a fellow Chicagoan, visited home last month, but it wasn’t to see old friends. Merrick Garland, the 86th Attorney General, was here to help the city stop the startling rise in gun violence this year. Turn on the local or national news each week and there will inevitably be […]
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT DAVID BROWN In a press conference after the violent Fourth of July Weekend, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said, “I hear a lot about what the State’s Attorney is doing. She charged these people with murder we brought before them that we’ve arrested – and the courts, the courts released them […]
Since the beginning of 2020, it’s been happening all over the city, to all types of Chicagoans, and in all types of ways: Carjacking. Legally known under the Illinois Criminal Code as vehicular hijacking and vehicular invasion. In 2020, there were more than 1,462 carjackings, up from 609 in 2019. That’s a 135% increase in […]
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People who are considering filing for a Governor’s Pardon, there has arguably never been a better time. This reformative justice environment has beneficially affected pardons. For people considering filing for a Governor’s Pardon, there has arguably never been a better time. Criminal justice reform is sweeping the nation. This movement includes unprecedented support for those […]
Steven Watkins (not real name) was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a felon. The Chicago Police pulled him over for a questionable traffic violation. Steven was a passenger in the vehicle. After claiming the car smelled like cannabis, officers got everyone out of the vehicle. Steven, the driver, and the backseat […]
Jason Wilkin (not real name) had an extremely troubled relationship with his stepfather. Since his high school years, Jason’s stepfather constantly harassed and abused him. During the holidays, he went to see his mother and a fight broke out between Jason and his stepfather. Jason’s stepfather unprovoked punched Jason in the face, resulting in Jason […]
CHICAGO CRIME: BY THE NUMBERS 2020/PANDEMIC EDITION COVID-19 affected all areas of life in 2020. How did the coronavirus affect the Cook County criminal justice system? Outside of mandatory zoom court, what’s changed? Were fewer cases filed this year? Is criminal defense litigation down in 2020? From a criminal defense perspective, how is 2019 different […]
This article provides in-depth research and rehabilitation solutions for people who need to know more about drug laws and sentencing in LSD and ecstasy cases. Everyone’s case is unique so we emphasize to call us to discuss the details of a case. Robert J Callahan Publishes Article Covering Drug Laws in Illinois and How Different […]
Robert J. Callahan Rated by Super Lawyers loading … Call (312) 322-9000 and Start Fighting for Your Rights. Click on the criminal defense case victory links below to learn more about how we won each case. Recently Won Cases (Actual Dates and Cases) JUNE 2022 Class 4 Felony Unlawful Use of Weapon – NOT GUILTY […]
