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Illinois LGBTQ Students Have Increased Protections Again

Title IX was created in 1972 by the Department of Education to help secure the rights of students, stating they cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sex.

This legislation dictates that education programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government face consequences if they are found to discriminate.

Under the former administration, Title IX protections as they related to LGBTQ+ students were rolled back. It was the position of the previous administration’s Department of [...]

From Chicago Drive-bys to Breaking Up Fights — 9 Murders in Two Weeks

Chicago sees its fair share of gun violence and murder, and February of 2021 has so far been no different. From Chicago drive-bys to breaking up fights there were nine murders reported in a span of just two weeks.

In fact, in one weekend alone in early February, there were 22 hurt and 4 dead from gun violence. One 42-year-old man was simply trying to stop a fight when he was shot to death. Another man was killed in a [...]

Cook County Considers Clearing Some Drug Records, Not All

Traditionally, drug cases seemed very open and shut. If someone is found with a large manufacturing and delivery operation in Illinois for illegal drugs, then they face some serious legal consequences. Some aspects of drug crimes, however, may be changing.

The State Attorney of Cook County, Kim Foxx, wants to expunge certain crimes from people’s records. Convictions for marijuana are at the top of her list, but so are some crimes involving heroin and cocaine.

Foxx has a vision of [...]

Criminal Sexual Abuse vs. Sexual Assault in Illinois

If you’re ever accused of a sex crime, then it can have a big impact on your life. Even if you’re never convicted, a charge can go on your criminal record and make things difficult for you in the future since it’s public information.

A conviction for a sex crime can also bring about a lot of consequences such as a prison sentence, fines, and registering as a sex offender in Illinois.

There are two sex crimes that are more [...]

Chicago Robbery and Other Theft Crimes Hit 20-year Low

In Chicago, sometimes it can feel as if violence is something you never stop hearing about. However, what crime statistics show paints a very different story.

The crime trends of 2020 in Chicago were a bit surprising. While shootings at police officers increased, other crimes such as robbery were the lowest they’ve been in years.

This is thought to be an effect of the shutdown of much of the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, overall crime dropped a [...]

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Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for a Sex Crime Charge?

Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registration

Sex crime accusations in Chicago can destroy everything you’ve worked for. Your reputation, your job, your family relationships, all hanging in the balance. Many people assume these charges automatically mean sex offender registration, but that’s not always true. Illinois law has specific requirements that don’t apply to every case.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our Chicago, IL sex crime defense lawyers have defended countless clients against these allegations. We know how to challenge registration requirements when possible and [...]

Guide on the Criminal Justice Process in Chicago

Criminal Defense

The criminal justice system isn’t built for grace. It’s built for speed, pressure, and punishment. One misstep, one wrong place at the wrong time, and suddenly you’re booked, charged, and facing life-changing consequences. The courtroom doesn’t always wait for the full story. But your future deserves to be heard and defended with care.

That’s where the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg come in. As a seasoned Chicago, IL criminal defense lawyer, Andrew knows how to handle the system, challenge unfair [...]