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Order Illegal Drugs in the Mail, Get an IL Trafficking Charge

Ordering drugs in the mail over the so-called “dark net” has become popular with drug users and dealers alike. The dark net is (in theory) anonymous, and drugs ordered from these sources are generally cheaper and purer than street drugs. Plus, they don’t carry the risk of dealing with cartels or distributors.

 

Because this tactic is relatively new, many people believe that they stand less chance of being caught by law enforcement. However, police are now cracking down on [...]

Don’t Do These Things If You Get Arrested in Chicago

If you get arrested in Chicago, it’s important to know your rights. An officer can arrest you if he or she sees you committing a crime, has probable cause that you committed a felony, or if he or she has a warrant for your arrest.

 

In this post, we’re going to tell you what not to do at your arrest, and how to get help if you are charged with resisting or obstructing arrest.

 

You Cannot Use Force[...]

I Want to Drop Domestic Violence Charges – What Does IL Law Say?

Our state takes domestic violence charges very seriously. So seriously, that law enforcement officers must arrest an offender if they have evidence of any injury to the victim.

In other words, if police are called in and there is a domestic dispute where one party appears to have injured the other, they are required to arrest the alleged perpetrator by law.

As you might imagine, this can cause some tricky situations. What if two people in a romantic relationship are [...]

Being Investigated for an IL White Collar Crime? You Can Make It Worse

If you have been arrested for a white collar crime in Illinois, you might be feeling a lot of different emotions. Though white collar crimes aren’t violent in nature, the law takes these offenses very seriously. Offenders often face heavy fines and years behind bars for what may have started as a little white lie – or even an accounting mistake.

 

You may feel the urge to take drastic action to save your skin. You may just want to [...]

Is Your Illinois Teen At-Risk for Committing a Crime?

How to people learn? By making mistakes.

 

Everyone has to live a little, experiment with their surroundings, and make mistakes in order to learn for themselves how the world works.

 

At no time is this truer than when we are growing up – and as we grow, the potential of those mistakes to be bigger and more impactful grows with us.

 

Which brings us to teenagers. According to all available scientific evidence, teens are primed for this [...]

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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 [...]