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Chicago DUI Charges: A Prom Memory Your Teen Doesn’t Want

By: Andrew Weisberg May 22, 2019

DUI

Prom and graduation season is upon us. Unfortunately, teen drunk driving tends to increase this time of year – as do law enforcement efforts to prevent it.

Both of these annual events are known for “booze-fueled revelry,” and while getting behind the wheel under the influence is always a dangerous decision that can lead to serious or fatal injuries (and serious legal consequences), this is far truer for inexperienced drivers.

In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death [...]

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Embezzlement in Illinois: What You Should Know

By: Andrew Weisberg May 8, 2019

Embezzlement | Fraud

Embezzlement is a form of white collar crime which may be punishable by lengthy prison sentences, exorbitant fines, and restitution. Despite these serious criminal consequences, embezzlement is sadly fairly common here in Illinois.

Take, for example, the former mayor of Posen. He was recently indicted on embezzlement charges for stealing money from the city’s checking account during his final two years in office, from 2015 to 2016. The indictment does not report how much the former mayor allegedly stole, and [...]

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Theft, Shoplifting, and the Two Felony Thresholds in Illinois

By: Andrew Weisberg May 6, 2019

Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft

Petty theft and shoplifting are some of the most common criminal offenses. Because of this, you might think that the penalties would be minor.

However, a theft or shoplifting charge is actually quite serious – especially in Illinois.

Theft and shoplifting are penalized based on the value of goods allegedly stolen. Both offenses can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony, with felony-level offenses having much more severe consequences. A felony-level offense is almost always punishable by jail [...]

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Your Rights against Search and Seizure on IL Public Transportation

By: Andrew Weisberg Apr 24, 2019

Criminal Defense | Search and Seizure

If a police officer comes to your home to interview you, he or she may ask to enter and conduct a search.

 

Legally, you have the right to say no unless the officer has a search warrant or has reason to believe that you are harboring a suspect they are immediately pursuing. You can and should exercise this right, even if you feel that you have nothing to hide.

 

You have this right because law enforcement officers may [...]

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How Do I Know If My IL Crime Can Be Charged at the Federal Level?

By: Andrew Weisberg Apr 10, 2019

Federal Criminal Law

How will you know if your Illinois offense will be charged as a federal crime?

 

The short answer: for the most part, you don’t.

 

Technically, any act that violates a federal law can be tried at the federal level – and most of the laws of our state have their own federal versions. However, in practice it is actually the state which generally decides how an act will be charged.

 

How so?

 

Because it is the [...]

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A first-time DUI doesn’t define you. Whether you didn’t realize you were over the limit or the stop was flawed, how you handle it now matters. A skilled Chicago criminal defense lawyer can help protect your future. At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, we’re here to [...]

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