Chicago Federal Criminal Attorney

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime in Chicago, you owe it to yourself to obtain the best criminal defense representation possible.

To learn more about your legal rights, contact the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg today.

All initial consultations are FREE of charge.

When facing criminal charges, it's vital that you have an aggressive, professional criminal defense attorney on your side – as the outcome of your case can have irreversible, life-long consequences. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, or whether your charges are filed at the local or federal level, the consequences can range from jail time and large fines to permanent marks on your record and loss of driving privileges.

Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer representing you, should you be charged with crimes in Chicago, can:

• Make a significant difference in the outcome of your case
• Help get the charges against you reduced, if not dropped altogether
• Get you through the legal process efficiently so you can move on with your life

Professional criminal defense attorneys will:

• Offer free initial consults, during which accused parties can learn more about their legal rights
• Be happy to provide testimonials from past clients who can attest to their superior representation
• Be discrete and compassionate as they aggressively defend their clients' rights in all necessary legal proceedings

What is a Federal Crime?

According to U.S. legislation, a federal crime is any violation that:

• Has been stipulated, by law, to be a federal crime
• Crosses state lines
• Occurs on U.S. federal property

While criminal law is complex and opens up the possibility for a number of different federal charges, some of the most common federal criminal charges include:

• Drug charges, such as distributing, manufacturing and possession
• Immigration offenses
• Property crimes, such as armed robbery, art theft, burglary, home invasion and arson
• Sex offenses, such as child pornography
• Violent crimes, such as homicide, kidnapping, assault and domestic violence
• White collar crimes, such as fraud, mail fraud, forgery, tax evasion and embezzlement

Sentencing for Federal Crimes

Sentencing for federal crimes will vary, based on:

• The exact charge(s) filed (and that receive convictions)
• The defendant's criminal record

In most cases, non-violent crimes receive less harsh sentences than violent crimes. In 2008, nearly 80 percent of those convicted of crimes in Chicago were convicted of property crimes, namely larceny, car theft and robbery.

Despite the fact that only about 20 percent of convictions were for violent crimes, nearly 3 times as many people are convicted of murder in Chicago (versus most other U.S. states).

To schedule a consultation with an aggressive, experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney who will fight tirelessly on your behalf, contact the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg knows the law; he will do whatever it takes to protect your constitutional rights. If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, no matter what the circumstances, don’t take chances with your future.

Call today and schedule a free consultation with Mr. Weisberg.

Learn more about your legal rights during a free, non-obligatory initial consult today.