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What You Do Not Know About IL Domestic Violence Laws

By: Andrew Weisberg Sep 16, 2022

Domestic Violence

In Illinois, there are many different types of violent crimes a person can be charged with, but only certain crimes can be considered domestic violence.

When you commit a crime against someone in your family or household, you may face domestic violence charges – serious criminal charges that can land you behind bars or worse.

The seriousness of domestic violence offenses is precisely why everyone should understand what the law has to say about domestic violence in Illinois. Here are [...]

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Is a Sex Sting Operation in IL Entrapment?

By: Andrew Weisberg Sep 16, 2022

Entrapment | Sex Crimes

If you’ve watched any amount of television, seen movies, or watched the news, then you’ve no doubt heard of sting operations run by law enforcement. These operations are meant to create a controlled environment in order to catch those who want to break the law – and they work well.

In fact, a recent police sting operation in Illinois arrested 11 child predators, with more expected to be apprehended soon. This operation involves a police officer posing online as an [...]

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Is the Evidence in Your IL Drug Case Bad?

By: Andrew Weisberg Sep 1, 2022

Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

Even in states like Illinois, where drug laws are more forgiving than in other places, being charged with possession of a controlled substance is a serious matter.

If you’ve been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Illinois, it’s vital to work with an experienced attorney who can help guide you through the details of your case. One detail that cannot be overlooked is the evidence the prosecution is attempting to convict you.

Will the evidence against you hold [...]

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Accused of an IL Sex Crime? Here’s What To Do

By: Andrew Weisberg Sep 1, 2022

Sex Crimes

In the state of Illinois, there are certain crimes that are considered especially heinous – chief among those are sex crimes.

That’s why if you’re accused of a sex crime in our state, it’s not something to brush off because you know you’re innocent or you think you did nothing wrong – you need to take it very seriously. However, not many people know what they should or should not do in the wake of an accusation of a sex [...]

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3 IL Domestic Battery Myths

By: Andrew Weisberg Aug 18, 2022

Domestic Battery

There are a few issues in the law that are as charged as domestic violence. Cases involving domestic battery can be intense for everyone involved, and being charged with this crime can turn your life inside out. Many people will make assumptions about you based on the charges without truly understanding the circumstances of your case.

Why does this happen? There are a lot of reasons, but one of the biggest is that there are a lot of myths surrounding [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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