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Touch Screen Tablets and Gym Shoes Allegedly Shoplifted

A 28-year-old was recently charged with retail theft after two touch screen tablets and gym shoes were found in his car. According to police, all of the merchandise was returned to the stores from which they were allegedly stolen. If you have been arrested for retail theft in Chicago, a criminal defense attorney should be contacted immediately so that you can have the optimal opportunity to obtain a favorable outcome in your case.

 

Although shoplifting is normally a [...]

If Ever You Needed the Help of an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, It Is Now

When someone is arrested, there are inevitably those who will immediately think that the person is guilty, but almost always, there is also a group that will begin to talk about “innocent until proven guilty,” or “not casting stones,” or looking for the mitigating circumstances that would help to explain why the person couldn’t be so bad as the charges make it seem. However, in the case of someone who is charged with the predatory criminal sexual assault of a [...]

Despite City’s Ticket Ordinance, Chicago Still Tough on Drug Charges

Although possession of a small amount of marijuana will no longer result in a criminal charge, this is not to say that anyone who is facing a drug charge is off the hook. If you have been charged with any crime related to drugs, you will still want to retain the services of a quality defense lawyer in the city of Chicago. Now that the city’s ticketing ordinance has been in effect for some time, it is clear that it [...]

Were You Charged with Other Offenses in Addition to Criminal Trespass

If you have been charged with criminal trespass in Chicago, one of the first things that your defense attorney will want to know when you meet for an initial consultation is if you were charged with other criminal activity or if there is a chance that you could be. Although criminal trespass is normally considered a misdemeanor, the class of misdemeanor can be affected by whether or not any other crimes were committed in conjunction with the trespassing. A criminal [...]

Charged with DUI? A Criminal Lawyer May Be Able to Help

A 45-year-old male is facing a litany of criminal charges following a routine traffic stop. Officers initially stopped the driver for failure to dim his headlights, but by the time it was all said and done, he was charged with improper lane use, speeding, driving without a valid license, DUI, and the illegal transportation of alcohol … in addition to failure to dim headlights. If ever the need for a criminal lawyer in Chicago could be illustrated, this instance does [...]

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Understanding Chicago’s Gang Enhancement Laws and Criminal Penalties

Gang Enhancement Laws

Gang enhancement laws in Chicago carry significant legal consequences for individuals involved in crimes connected to gang activity. These laws impose strict penalties when a crime is committed with the intent to further gang-related objectives or when a defendant is found to be a gang member. Gang involvement is addressed through specific criminal statutes that treat some gang-related activities as standalone serious offenses or conspiracies, often resulting in elevated charges and severe penalties. The Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg can [...]

What to Expect During Police Questioning in Chicago Criminal Cases

Police Questioning | Miranda Rights

Police questioning is never easy, but knowing your rights can protect you from self-incrimination. At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our Chicago criminal defense attorneys help clients navigate interrogations while safeguarding Fifth Amendment rights. With 29 years of experience and a former Cook County prosecutor background, Andrew Weisberg has successfully challenged hundreds of Miranda violations and suppressed unlawful confessions. We defend residents throughout Chicago against criminal charges arising from police questioning.

What Are Your Miranda Rights in Illinois?

Police [...]