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Charged with One of These Common IL New Year’s Eve Crimes?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jan 5, 2023

Assault | Criminal Defense | Property Crimes | Public Intoxication

You’ve counted down the last moments of 2022, and now 2023 is here – it’s time for a fresh start. However, moving on from the previous year can be a bit more complicated if you’re facing criminal charges from the last minutes of 2022.

Some crimes commonly get people arrested in Illinois on New Year’s Eve. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re not serious. Quite a few common crimes perpetrated on the last day of the year can [...]

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Child Sexual Abuse in IL: Just the Facts

By: Andrew Weisberg Jan 5, 2023

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse | Child Abuse | Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse charges are serious. A conviction for this crime can send someone to prison in Illinois for decades. That’s why if you or someone you love is facing these significant charges, you not only need an experienced attorney, but you also need to know what these charges mean.

Criminal sexual abuse in Illinois isn’t simply one crime, but many different types of acts. The more people understand these types of laws the better prepared they can be if [...]

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Common IL Holiday Property and Theft Crimes

By: Andrew Weisberg Dec 28, 2022

Burglary | Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft

When most people think of the holidays, they think of time spent with loved ones as they exchange gifts and eat copious amounts of decadent food! Or perhaps it’s a time of the year when you take some much-needed time off to relax before the new year begins.

Whatever the holiday season means to you, one thing is true in Illinois and across the country: Certain crimes see an increase. These holiday crimes mostly center around property and theft crimes, [...]

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Sealing vs Expunging in IL: Which Is Better

By: Andrew Weisberg Dec 20, 2022

Criminal Record Sealing | Expungement

Sealing and expunging are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but the truth is they are two very different things – and they’ll accomplish different things in the state of Illinois as well.

Is it better to have your record expunged or sealed in the state? In some cases, you do have a choice of which one you would like to go through – so which is the best choice? Read on to find out.

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Falsely Accused of IL Assault? Here’s What To Do

By: Andrew Weisberg Dec 9, 2022

Assault

In Illinois, being falsely accused of any crime is a serious issue, but facing false allegations of assault charges seems to be especially egregious. You may feel helpless in the face of these accusations, but you are not. There are things you can do to protect yourself and your rights.

Assault charges can result in severe penalties that can impact your entire life. From jail time to fines to a criminal history that can ruin your reputation, you must understand [...]

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