Chicago Homicide Lawyer

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.

According to reports, the homicide rate is nearly 3 times higher in Chicago, IL than the national average. Homicide charges are extremely serious, particularly because the death penalty is active in Illinois. However, even if the death penalty is not part of a sentence, people convicted of homicide may still face serious charges that permanently devastate their lives. These can include imprisonment (possibly for life), loss of intimate relationships, loss of career, permanent criminal records, humiliation and expensive fines.

FREE Evaluation of Your Case

If you or a loved one has been charged with homicide in Chicago, you can get legal counsel free of charge by meeting with criminal defense attorney Andrew M. Weisberg. For years, Mr. Weisberg has been passionate about standing up for defendants' rights and helping them resolve their cases as efficiently and successfully as possible. Mr. Weisberg is dedicated to cultivating a unique, personalized and professional relationship with each of his clients in order to help build them the strongest possible defense.

Chicago Homicide Rate & Statistics

The following statistics based on 2009 were compiled by the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the Bureau of Justice Statistics:

• The number of felony cases filed in Cook County decreased by 11 percent over the past decade, and the homicide count was down by 10 percent in Chicago.
• More than 93,100 felony cases were filed last year in the state of Illinois
• Last year, more than 500 homicides occurred in Chicago – which ranked the city as having the 2 nd highest homicide rate in the U.S.
• Despite the fact that sentencing depends on the nature of the crime, on average, those convicted of homicide in the state of Illinois were sentenced to between 18 and 24 years in prison, followed by 15 years of parole

Chicago Homicide Records

Homicide convictions go on an individual's permanent, public criminal record. As a result, it's vital that those charged with homicide in the state of Illinois do everything in their power to ensure that they present the strongest possible defense.

Mr. Weisberg is extremely experienced at building strong, successful defense cases by:

• Gathering all evidence (including police reports, witness statements, etc.) that verifies defendants' claims
• Thoroughly reviewing the prosecution's arguments to point out any inconsistencies or fallacies they present
• Working with specialists, such as ballistics experts or forensic scientists, who can provide expert testimony that supports defendants' claims

To schedule an evaluation of your case, contact a criminal defense attorney today.