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Is Stealing From Your Employer Theft in IL?

By: Andrew Weisberg Feb 1, 2023

Theft

Depending on the line of work, it’s not uncommon for employers to take things home from the job. Maybe this is some pencils, pens, and printer paper from an office job. Or maybe you work for a mechanic and borrow some tools… permanently. Is this considered theft? Could you be charged with a crime for taking things from your employer?

Short answer: yes. Stealing from your employer is a severe offense in the state of Illinois. According to the Illinois [...]

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Charged With IL Assault? You Have Rights

By: Andrew Weisberg Jan 27, 2023

Assault

Criminal defendants, no matter what crimes they are charged with, have rights in the United States. These rights are protected by the United States Constitution. The problem is, not everyone who is accused of a crime like assault in Illinois takes full advantage of these rights – which is why your attorney is here to help.

What does the state of Illinois consider assault, and what rights do you have if you are accused? These are questions to which every [...]

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New Year, New Domestic Violence Charges in IL?

By: Andrew Weisberg Jan 19, 2023

Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence

As far as the state of Illinois is concerned, the family unit needs to be protected. Therefore, when violence erupts between people who share a particular relationship in the state, it’s a crime that is taken very seriously.

Domestic violence is an issue that the state of Illinois has enacted laws in an attempt to curb its occurrence. Being found guilty once of a crime of domestic violence can cause you legal problems, but continuing to have issues in the [...]

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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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