Articles Posted in Felonies

Yes, shoplifting can be charged as a felony in Illinois, and the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg can help you protect your future. Even a small mistake at a store can lead to serious legal trouble that follows you for years. If you were stopped or arrested for shoplifting, talk to a Chicago, IL criminal…

When you think of a felony, you probably picture courtroom drama and potential prison time. But in Chicago, a felony conviction is just the beginning of a much bigger story. The consequences that follow can affect your life in ways you might not expect, from being locked out of certain job markets to losing basic…

Illinois has seen the passage of a few new laws in 2020, including two new traffic violations that could lead to some serious legal trouble. Scott’s Law, as well as a law surrounding watching videos while driving, are two traffic violations that are now far more serious than they were before. Here’s what you need…

Boot camp is a training style that expands beyond those joining the military. In Illinois, eligible offenders can participate in the Illinois Impact Incarceration Program, frequently described as such, in exchange for a reduced sentence. This program is unique and there’s a lot to understand about it, namely who it’s an option for and how…

Some people assume that shoplifting is a minor crime. However, in Illinois, it’s anything but. Illinois has some of the harshest shoplifting laws on record. It’s all too easy for a momentary lapse of judgment to lead to serious felony charges. That’s just what happened to one Illinois man recently. He is now facing five…

Crimes are classified both by the type and the severity of the offense. Felonies are considered more serious than misdemeanors, and in Illinois they typically carry a minimum of one year of incarceration. Even amongst felonies, though, there are degrees of seriousness. Our state has five classes of felonies – Class 4, Class 3, Class…

Last month, three men were arrested for three different crimes in Evanston. The crimes and their penalties are all different, but the one thing they have in common is that they are all felonies. There are two types of crimes in Illinois: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that are punishable by less…

When you face felony charges, the road ahead may be unclear. You know that a felony conviction could mean years in jail or big fines, but what happens in between a charge and a conviction? How do people defend themselves? When do you have to go to court? There are a few steps between when…

Domestic violence is currently a rising epidemic and controversial topic in America. As more attention is drawn to these crimes, sentencing and charges seem to be harsher and more common. If you are charged with domestic violence, will you be facing a felony? It depends. Let’s go more in depth and talk about when domestic…

When you are charged with a crime, you will be given a specific name and classification of the crime you are charged with. Each state has its own way of classifying crimes the terms “felony” and “misdemeanor” are universal – even if they don’t always mean the same thing everywhere. So what do these terms…