Chicago Police Institute New Policy in Anti-Gang Crime Strategy

July 17^th marked the start of a new police policy which holds gang members in custody for longer periods of time. In just the few weeks since its inception over 1,300 alleged Chicago area gang members have been arrested and kept in jail up to 48 hours. The new policy states that individuals arrested for a misdemeanor gang crime be required to pay a cash bond in order to be released. It is hoped that by denying no-cash bonds to suspected gang members who have been taken into custody it will allow a "cooling off period" which may prevent continued gang violence or retaliation. Get the help of a qualified criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with a gang crime or other violent offense.

Ordinarily when someone is booked for a suspected crime that individual is either released on their own recognizance or required to post some sort of bond which is meant to guarantee that they will appear at court after being released from police custody. The bond can either be a cash amount or sometimes physical property is held for the bond instead. The bond amount in a misdemeanor gang crime case is usually low and may be easily put up through no-cash means. With the recent requirement, however, that bonds in these specific cases cannot be a no-cash bond, more individuals are being forced to remain behind bars until their court appearance.

Chicago Violent Crime Defense Lawyer

Violent crimes include a variety of offenses such as gang crimes, assault and battery, carjacking, robbery, weapons charges, murder, manslaughter, rape, sexual assault and others. No matter how serious the charges against you it may be possible to get a positive outcome. The sooner you begin working with a skilled criminal defense lawyer, the sooner you may be on your way to a result you may have not thought possible. An attorney with us at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman & Associates has successfully represented clients throughout the Chicago area in a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases. We work aggressively to defend our client's rights and liberty. Contact our team as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation. Our goal is to create a strong defense strategy based on each client's specific circumstances. We may be able to get the charges you are facing reduced or dismissed!