Chicago Retail Theft Lawyer | Shoplifting Attorney Cook County
If you would like to reach Mr. Weisberg quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.
According to Illinois state law, a person can be charged with the offense of retail theft or shoplifting (720 ILCS 5/16-25 or 720 ILCS 5/16A-3) when they knowingly and unlawfully remove items from a retail store, without paying the full retail value of those items. Generally, a retail theft or shoplifting is a Class A Misdemeanor offense. This means it is punishable by up to 364 days of jail time and up to a $2,500.00 fine. If the person is accused of stealing merchandise with a retail value in excess of $300.00, the prosecutor may decide to charge the individual with a Class 3 Felony, punishable by up to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time) and a $25,000.00 fine. If the accused has previously been convicted of retail theft or shoplifting, the prosecutor can charge that individual with felony retail theft for every future retail theft.
As a former Chicago prosecutor, Mr. Weisberg understands retail theft or shoplifting cases from both sides. Mr. Weisberg has discovered lesser known options available to those charged with shoplifting that very often lead to a dismissal of the charges. In fact, the vast majority of clients Mr. Weisberg has represented for retail theft or shoplifting in Cook County have seen their cases dismissed and their records cleared. This is true even for those individuals who were caught on surveillance tape committing the offense of retail theft or shoplifting.
Those accused of retail theft or shoplifting in the Chicago area can ensure optimal outcomes for their case by securing the services of the experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney Andrew M. Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg’s goal is to help all clients get the charges against them reduced, if not dropped altogether, so they can move on with their lives.
When arrested for and facing serious criminal charges, it is critical to find a great criminal defense lawyer who is at the top of his profession. Finding an experienced criminal defense attorney is the best thing you can do to protect your reputation and avoid jail time or prison time. Mr. Weisberg handles all felony and misdemeanor charges in all Cook County courthouses including Chicago (and all branch courts), Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood (Maybrook), Bridgeview and Markham.
If you or a loved one has been charged with retail theft or shoplifting, contact Chicago retail theft attorney Andrew M. Weisberg to receive a strong defense. Mr. Weisberg is committed to offering the best possible defense and believes that a strong case starts with building a personalized relationship with the client. Call shoplifting defense lawyer Andrew Weisberg right now for a free consultation.
If you would like to reach Mr. Weisberg quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.
