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Grooming in IL: How It’s Different Than Solicitation

Parents in Illinois understand that there are dangers to children lurking everywhere. The online world children inhabit is full of people who want to harm them, but threats don’t always come from the outside.

Grooming is a crime in Illinois, as is indecent solicitation of a child. When you read these two statutes, you may not fully understand why these are two different crimes with two different penalties. No doubt, the law can be complicated, but it’s vital for every [...]

Busted With Cocaine in IL? Here’s What to Expect

Over the past several years, the war on drugs in Illinois has taken a bit of a turn. Marijuana is now medically and recreationally legal. Additionally, some small amounts of other controlled substances have been decriminalized.

However, there are still some controlled substances the state of Illinois takes very seriously – cocaine is one of those substances. Cocaine is considered addictive, with a high potential for abuse.

If you have gotten arrested in Illinois for possession of cocaine, then [...]

Is It Illegal to Talk to a Prostitute in IL?

If you’re like most people, you’ve seen your fair share of movies and television shows where police sting operations bust people for soliciting a prostitute. In these made-up dramas, it seems like a real defense to say that you were simply talking to the person, not trying to solicit them for sex.

This begs the real-world question: is it legal or illegal to simply talk to a prostitute? While it may not be illegal to converse with a prostitute, there [...]

Signs of Domestic Abuse in Illinois

Many people think they understand what domestic violence, and domestic abuse, are. The truth is that no two situations involving domestic violence and domestic abuse are identical, since this type of crime can take many forms.

In the state of Illinois, domestic abuse is a serious matter. Illinois law protects victims and harshly penalizes those who break the law. Yet many people are unclear about what types of actions constitute domestic abuse in the state – and the various ways [...]

What Counts as Drug Paraphernalia in IL?

While marijuana may be legal in Illinois and some small amounts of other controlled substances have been decriminalized, many drugs are still illegal to possess in Illinois. The paraphernalia associated with these substances is illegal and can lead to criminal charges.

Getting charged with possession of crime paraphernalia in Illinois can be quite serious. You may have to pay fines, be incarcerated, and get a criminal record that will follow you for life. Yet many people don’t understand that having [...]

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What is Criminal Trespass Under Illinois Law?

Criminal Trespass

Think you’re not trespassing? Illinois law might say otherwise. It doesn’t take a break-in or a locked gate. Just being in the wrong place or staying too long can lead to criminal charges. Maybe you thought you had permission. Maybe you didn’t realize it was off-limits. Either way, a trespass charge is serious. It can follow you for years and show up on background checks.

That’s why it’s smart to call the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, a seasoned Chicago, [...]

Illinois Expungement Laws: Can You Clear Your Record?

Expungement / Sealing Records

A past arrest or charge—even one that didn’t lead to a conviction—can stick with you for years. It can show up in background checks, cost you job opportunities, or affect where you live.

Thousands of people in Illinois live with records that no longer reflect who they are. Expungement offers a chance to clear your name—but the process isn’t automatic or easy. That’s where the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, a respected Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney, can step in [...]